Natalia and Roberto's place is amazingly located, well-appointed, and worked very nicely for us. The check in was simple; we met with Arnie and she gave us a brief introduction to the apartment and left us with the keys. We really appreciated the fully stocked kitchen (even scissors - so useful!) and ate breakfast there each morning. The lighting in the apartment was great; you could adjust it to your needs dependent on the time of the day. We especially appreciated the shades in the bedroom which darkened the room so that we were able to sleep in. There were little touches everywhere that just made things more comfortable – a blanket on the couch for taking a nap, the coffee machine, the bathroom heater, and soap and shampoo for the shower.
The apartment is very close to the yellow metro line as well as the 27 and 34 busses, which will take you everywhere you need to go. If you purchase the tourist metro pass, take full advantage and use the bus; they are modern and I promise very easy. Lavapiés is a cool neighborhood with a very international vibe that we enjoyed; a little less glitz and glam but great food options and bars. Thank you for making our visit to Madrid comfortable and sharing your piso with us!