Al's place was perfect. We booked with essentially no notice and Al was quick to respond and get us in. He had a bottle of wine waiting and a bunch of snacks. The place is near the subway station, making it easy to get to from the airport. You walk out the door and there are small markets, bars, and restaurants everywhere. The bed was comfy and the place was clean. It is on the 4th floor with no elevator which could be difficult for some, but unless you book a hotel, you are going to have stairs. I would definitely recommend his place and I hope to go back soon as Madrid was amazing. I also suggest the hop on, hop off bus to take for a day to see some of the town and its amazing architecture.