Sara’s place is lovely. Her and Ana were easy to contact and responded quickly. The neighborhood is safe, and we never had any concerns walking around at night. The apartment is a very short walk from the Puerta del Angel station on the 6 Circular Metro, but it is also an enjoyable walk to Plaza Mayor (~20min) and Retiro Park (~45min). Just be sure to buy an “airport supplement” in addition to your metro ride if you are coming or going from the airport. The ride to/from the airport is about 45 min-1 hour (pink 8 to gray 6 metro lines, free bus between airport terminals at the airport). We took day trips to Segovia (from Chamartin station) and Toledo (from Atoche), both easy to reach on the metro then high speed rail (Renfe). If you don’t want to venture out for dinner, the Mercado just up the road has excellent tapas and you can also buy food to cook at the apartment. We recommend the Peruvian counter! We didn’t cook, just made tea, but it was nice having the option if we needed it. The gas for the stove and hot water heater are a little tricky, but Ana did a great job explaining it. Compared to other homes in Europe at which I have stayed, the hot water for the shower was excellent! The wifi was also very good, which was a must since we didn’t have an international data plan. The washing machine is easy to use, and there is a large rack for drying clothes. If you want to run, the river way is popular amongst runners and bicyclists every day of the week. Buying tickets online direct through the museums/palaces saves a lot of time, and most have excellent audio tours as well. The area is quiet, and it is mostly a family neighborhood/neighbors in the building. We had a really lovely and enjoyable stay here and would definitely book again and recommend to friends. Well worth staying out of the hubbub of Puerta del Sol or Calle del Prado.