Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect Location

Guest: Carlos (Foothill Ranch, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/27/11

Our family of 5, including 3 teens, stayed 5 days at the Gobernador Apartment. It is centrally located a very short walk to the Prado, the Atocha train station and the Anton Martin Metro station. Within 1 block there are several small grocery stores, fruit stands and pharmacies. The Plaza Mayor and Plaza Puerta del Sol are a short 10 minute walk. The apartment was well furnished and thankfully had AC in good working order. The only hassle was emptying the AC condensate bottles every morning since it was very hot and humid the week we stayed. Sra. Aurita was very helpful and gave us a very thorough description of how to work everything and where to go for essentials. The wi-fi was welcome after spending a week in Italy without it. The washer worked great. No dryer but there is plenty of clothes lines. We had an excellent time at Gobernador and would recommend it to anyone.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great Location

Guest: Ed (Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

This is a fabulous property. The location is outstanding, very close to some of the best museums in the world. Central Madrid is a short walk. Very close to the metro and Atocha train station. Only draw back was a noisy neighbor that was always yelling at her son. Hot water was limited also. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this apartment.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect Location

Guest: Mojdeh (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/26/10

My family (husband, 2 boys ages 6 and 7) rented this apartment for 10 days. The apartment was clean and spacious. It was the perfect location. The apartment is in walking distance to the museums and Retiro park and other sites. It's also within a short walk to the metro and train station. The owners were very nice and helpful and fluent in English. I recommend this apartment without hesitation to anyone, especially those with a family.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Fabulous Location and Sparkling Clean

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

We just returned from Spain and had a great trip. Our 3 nights in Madrid were fantastic. You can walk within 5-10 minutes to the Prado, Renfe Train Station, Reina Sofia. Shopping and Restaraurants were even closer. Only a few minutes from the Metro as well. The place was well appointed and very clean. We felt right at home. It was very quiet at night and in a very safe neighborhood. I highly recommend this apartment. We have 2 teenage boys and there was room to spare.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Location, location, location!

Guest: PeteDM (MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/17/10

That's largely what makes this apartment excellent. Carlos and Jen are most accommodating and responsive to questions/concerns no matter how small. Overall a great experience. The description was accurate with regard to the amenities and description of the property. The area is quiet at night. The Metro and Atocha Renfe station are withing easy walking distance. There are plenty of shops and markets nearby. The Prado, Reina Sofia and Retiro are very close. Great location to "stage" from for trips out of the city as well. Highly recommended.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Cris Bushman (Cincinnati Ohio USA)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/10

My family stayed at the Gobernador apt. for 5 nights in Dec. We were very pleased with the apt., There was enough room for all 5 of us and was so clean. Carlos was so very helpful and his english was perfect.My son is studying in Madrid and said the location was perfect. I will recommend the apt. to people I work with, they travel to Europe yearly. Cris Bushman

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Guest: Jim77 (Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/17/09 Review Submitted: 11/17/09

The Gobernador apartment was an excellent decision for our family. As advertised, it was spacious, comforatble, clean and in a great location. We had a wonderful time in Madrid and I would highly recommend staying here. It's an excellent value.

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Guest: barb petit (columbia sc)
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/01/08

I stayed here with my 4 children and it was not only a great location but large and the staff was very helpful and nice. There was plenty of room and we enjoyed our stay.

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Guest: Brian
Date of Stay: 08/20/08 Review Submitted: 08/19/08

The location of the apartment is excelent! Verly close to the center, a minute away from the Metro station. It'S clean and safe as promised. . May 2007

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Guest: Johansen
Date of Stay: 08/20/08 Review Submitted: 08/19/08

Very clean, spacious, well-located apartment in Madrid provided a nice place for my family in July. Julio - 2008

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Guest: John and family
Date of Stay: 08/20/08 Review Submitted: 08/19/08

The apartment at Prado-Gobernador was ideally located for visiting all the main sights in the city and it was a pleasure to be able to have such a comfortable and relaxed 20 min. walk into the heart of the city. This was a real bonus with young children. The apartment itself was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and very spacious, again a bonus with two lively kids, and for those wishing to stay in a self-catering location in Madrid, we would give it top marks.. Sept 2007

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