The neighbourhood was superb. We walked everywhere and there were lots of cafes and restaurants right around the corner. The apartment was nicely decorated, quiet, bright and very pleasant, with an excellent bed, lots of cupboard space and comfortable furniture. The kitchen is tiny, but suited our needs. There were lots of towels. We did not actually meet Sandy (his Spanish-speaking housekeeper welcomed us), but he responded immediately to any emails we sent. When we had a bit of problem understanding the housekeeper, she notified Sandy and he called us within a few minutes. We really loved our stay in Madrid and would highly recommend Sandy's apartment.