The apartment was clean and fully equipped with everything one needs for a comfortable stay. All appliances were in working condition, easy to use, and the apartment had conditioning/heating (easily controlled by a thermostat), which was nice to have as the weather during our stay (late October) was quite changeable. The location was great - not once did we use public transport. The apartment is located just steps of Reina Sofia and Atocha railway station but in a less touristy area, away from crowds. There are a lot of grocery stores nearby: a vegetable store and a big Lidl store just a 2 minute walk from the apartment. Lots of cafes and restaurants (much cheaper than in the historical centre) are also located close by. The apartment is ideal for a couple with kids or three adults; there is a sofa in the living room that can also serve as a sleeping place but it’s not as comfortable and you can hear some noise from the street, while the bedrooms are very quiet. There are two tiny balconies, of the kind typical of Madrid.The host, Israel, is a real jewel! Very responsive and helpful; he even arranged for taxis for the three of us, travelling different times, to go to the airport. Thank you Israel - we enjoyed our stay immensely, and a big part of that was thanks to your thoughtfulness, care, and warm hospitality.