This was my second stay at Marta's place and I stayed for about four months. The apartment is perfect for longer stays like this. It's very quiet and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need. It can get chilly in the winter but the two radiators soon heat the place up. The surrounding area of Malasana is a really fun place to live, and the rest of Madrid is on your doorstep. There are plenty of shops, supermarkets and bars very close by. It's about a 3 min walk to Gran Via metro (now connected underground to Sol Cercanias which is very convenient) and 6 min to Tribunal. One thing to note is that the apartment is on the ground floor -- this means you have use of the lovely terrace, but there is very little natural light shining in during the day in winter. However, I wholeheartedly recommend this place as your home base in Madrid.