Jesús is a fantastic host. He had the place professionally cleaned before my arrival, arranged for the cleaning woman to let me in (he was out of town) and everything was in perfect condition. I absolutely love the apartment! It is small but really the perfect size for a short-term stay for one or two people. Jesús was very smart in his renovation of the apartment, maximizing storage space so well that I was able to put away everything that I'd stuffed into my 50-lb suitcase with quite a bit of room left over. Even the suitcase itself fits easily into the built-in armoire, so no need to clutter up floor space with it. The bathroom is small but so well-designed it never felt cramped. There are 4 drawers underneath the sink so there is plenty of space to store toiletries and cosmetics. The shower is wonderful. The kitchen has barely been used and there is a ton of counter space, and the fridge is a large size even by American standards so if you want you could really cook up a feast. The bed and sofa are both very comfortable. The apartment is flooded with light (it practically glows at certain times of day!) but doesn't get hot (thanks to a very efficient air conditioner). Last but not least, the location is absolutely ideal. It is smack in the center of the city near all the pedestrian-only streets surrounding Puerta del Sol, but the street itself is off the beaten path so it doesn't get too noisy. Wonderful fruit/vegetable store right across from the building with fantastic fruit (I stuffed myself with fruit every day!). In sum, I felt very much at home here and it will definitely be my top choice of accommodations next time I'm in Madrid. One final note: I had to change my reservation dates and Jesús was incredibly kind and accommodating. I highly, highly recommend this apartment and this host!!