This was a must write review. When I travel I only inquire about places with excellent reviews. If a place doesn't have a review I won't even look at it.
From the first inquiry Pablo was quick to respond. When we arrived in Madrid we were met by Vivianna- she was a very sweet woman who gave us the keys and showed us around the apartment. Pablo was traveling. We did meet him the next day.
The place was wonderful. As I said in my title this was our haven. Madrid is a big city, much like New York City. It was so nice to come back, at the end of a day, from traveling and touring and just relax. The place was very big. We were a family of 4 and there was more than enough room. I was a little hesitant about the loft bedroom but my 2 teenagers loved it.
We stayed for 5 days and it was so nice to be able to unpack our luggage. I find in a hotel room, especially in Europe , there is usually not enough drawer space or even space to move around. The kitchen was well equipped and there were 2 bathrooms.
The Metro was right down the street, a Starbucks was around the corner, a convenient market was about 3 blocks away and a grocery store was about a 10-15 minute walk.
The apartment was in a safe area, not noisy and as stated above things were within walking distance.
Two things to note- Vivianna, for the English speaking travelers, only speaks Spanish. I only mention this because if you have any major questions, and don't speak fluent Spanish, wait to ask Pablo. We did not have any question that couldn't wait to be answered. We emailed Pablo and he responded promptly. The other thing there is a washer but not a dryer- there is a clothesline. Again we did not have an issue with this and we washed 4 loads of clothes.
If you are going to Madrid and want a clean, quiet, spacious place don't hesitate to get in touch with Pablo. This place is for you.
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Firstly the apartment is in a great location with access to great facilities like shops, bars, restaurants and the metro. It is also within walking distance of the city centre.
The apartment itself was great , It was spacious and stylish. It is equipped with everything that you will need.
What made this apartment stand out was the owner Pablo. He was extremely helpful showing us how everything works in the apartment, providing us with great maps and tourist guides and provided us with fresh bread and drinks when we arrived. If we had any questions or problems he was more than happy to help.
The only issue I had was the air-conditioning in the apartment was a bit noisy but this was a very small drawback. The apartment is on the first floor so you wont be needing the air-conditioning much as the apartment is always cool.
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My partner and I took a transatlantic cruise this month and headed to Madrid after docking in Barcelona. We stayed at Pablo's wonderful, amazing apartment for a week, and were absolutely delighted in every way!
When we arrived, it was obvious from the moment we entered that this was something special. Pablo had thought of everything, even leaving fruit, milk, eggs, yogurt, crackers and even butter for our visit. Very nice touches for guests who plan to cook and eat in (mostly breakfast) while visiting. There were also plenty of spices, condiments, bouillon, etc. that made it easy to maximize the use of the kitchen, which is one of the reasons we rent apartments when traveling.
The apartment was an immaculate, well appointed dream. It was quiet and secure, and loaded with a music collection that I sank into my ear at every available opportunity--such a great bonus for a music lover like myself! He also had an incredible art collection and coffee table books galore, which kept me entertained and amused for hours. Pablo obviously has great taste…
The location of the apartment was convenient to so many sights, restaurants, bars, museums, etc. that we spent a great deal of time on foot just taking it all in. The place was well laid out and architecturally sublime, with interesting views to the outside. Interestingly, the kitchen window overlooks a courtyard beyond which you can see into a window in the hallway--just off of one of the bedrooms--sort of a see-thru. I've never seen anything quite like it before...
We had a chance to meet Pablo after he returned from a trip--he had a friend meet us when we arrived, and show us how everything worked, etc, so this was closer to the end of our stay. He couldn't have been more pleasant--taking the time to help us navigate finding a good restaurant to dine in on our last night and just chatting. He lived up to our expectations in every way, and even exceeded them, communicating in a timely manner at all times, and being friendly and accessible on every level. I cannot recommend staying in this wonderful place enough!!
We are a couple aged 65+ and chose to stay in this apartment mainly on the strength of the reviews. We were not disappointed. The apartment is located close to the Metro system on a quiet side street within easy walking distance of the Prado and other sites. Pablo the owner of the apartment has an apartment on the same floor and proved to be a very gracious ad kind host.
The apartment had everything we needed - a comfortable bed, a good shower, a well stocked kitchen and space to move around. Pablo had put a lot of thought into what people expect from this kind of rental and it showed. Arriving to find a fridge containing fruit juice, milk, eggs and yoghurt etc. was a welcome and pleasant surprise. A clean, comfortable and well appointed apartment we have no hesitation in recommending.
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this was a great choice for our first visit to Spain. The apartment was lovely, clean, and quiet with all the necessary amenities. the owner, Pablo, was extremely gracious and helpful. the location was on a quiet street convenient to larger areas with attractions. walking to most places was quick and easy.
The apartment is exactly as descripted. It has all things you need for a comfortable stay. Even the sofa bed was very comfortable with thick mattress (not those back pinch kind). It locate at very convenient location, in a quiet street off a main road. Two metro stations with in five minutes walk on both direction. Most major attractions with in 2 miles radios. We walked to Sol, museums, etc. the first couple days with my parents (both in their 80s) and took metro later on. It’s very safe even at night. Second bathroom was very helpful with four people staying. If you are short of changing clothes, no worries. There is washing machine.
Pablo is a wonderful host, he made sure we had comfortable stay. He even stocked some egg, milk and fruit up on our arrival, giving suggestions on where to go and what to see. I’ll not hesitate to stay at this apartment again in the future.
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