The neighborhood was perfect, in a quiet community close to all the action. It's an easy walk to the Atocha train station (so an easy commute to the airport) as well as to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums, Retiro Park and the Jardin Botanico. There were plenty of nice restaurants in the area...although we made most of our meals at home in the large kitchen. There are supermarkets close by. The apartment was clean and well maintained. We used the 2nd bedroom as a "living area"; but the couch can be converted into a comfortable bed. We arrived late; so we didn't meet Jose or Maria...but they were immediately available and helpful with all of our questions via text. They seemed very kind; I accidentally broke the toaster...but they wouldn't let me pay for a new one. "These things happen..." is what Jose said. If we return to Madrid we would certainly choose to stay here again.