Melvin was prompt to reply to our txts and arranged for a taxi to pick us up at the airport. We didn’t actually meet Melvin, another young man let us into the apartment. Unfortunately his English was as good as our Spanish but we survived with google translate.
The apartment is on the 3rd floor and quite steep stairs if you have large bags. It’s ok if like us you just have hand luggage.
The bedrooms are tidy and clean some minor floor repairs are needed.
Beds are comfortable. The kitchen is not well stocked with pans etc for cooking but other than breakfast we ate out.
The bathroom is small but adequate. Paper can’t be flushed (as is the case in many Madrid buildings) so has to be binned. You need to check with Melvin when or if cleaning will be done during your stay.
Our only disappointment was the communal area was not adequate for 4 adults to relax in or eat in.
While we slept well with Windows and shutters shut, our friends who had their window open, found that the street noise (from dust carts, and people hanging around outside the restaurant next door) kept them awake.
Overall Melvin’s place was good value for money but cramped in the communal areas for 4 adults. We felt it was better suited for 2 or 3 people.