First, the host: Cipri is the man! He is the owner of the apartment and he is very proud of his apartment. He is honest, diligent and attentive and he is always ready to help with recommendations and to solve any doubts . He is, in addition, very flexible to adapt to the guest’s scheduling needs if possible . He waited for us on the steeet at the entrance (in the middle if a nasty heatwave) , helped us with the suitcases, showed us the apartment and explained us everything . He was always available and when checking out he allowed us to leave the apartment in the afternoon to fit our schedule . In short, the nicest and most professional host you can find . Moving on to the apartment, it is exactly as the pictures showed. Everything is new and decorated in a modern taste. Great fridge , nice washer machine and , most important, it has an a/c unit that saved our lives . The apartment is small but more than enough for our family of four (two adults, two teenagers) . It is a walk-up located on the second floor (third in the us) and you have to climb four flights up . Not a big deal for us. It is at the back of a quaint building, which makes the apartment quiet, and it has Two real separate bedrooms (one with a very comfortable bunk bed, according to what I heard, the other with a comfortable double bed ). Both have closets to put away luggage , which comes handy in the cozy apartment. Yes, the bedrooms are small but adequate to sleep after a busy tourist day. The rest of the apartment is a common space where you can cook, eat, watch tv, use the wi-fi or just relax in a very comfortable sofa , which, I assume , is large enough and can be converted into a bed. The bathroom was spotless and the water pressure and temperature were amazing . The apartment is not large but more than adequate for the visit The area is in
lavapies , with has a multicultural and edgy vibe with tons of bars and restaurants , with plenty of supermarkets around , very safe and very convenient to Atocha stations. There are bus lines around the corner on the avenue and it is located a mere three minute walk from two different subway stations . It is also within walking distance (20 minutes or so) of some of Madrid main sights . In short , an excellent stay, everything worked well, everybody was happy Over all, the experience was enhaced by a very nice and exceptional host . We will return for sure . Thank you Cipri , for an amazing stay!