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Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C

Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C

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Enjoy a locally sourced breakfast featuring Pastelería Kasmi Calle Ave María 18
Welcome to the vine covered courtyard!
View upon entering the apartment.
Living room view after last refurbishment in July 2014 and vine in patio.
General view of living room and entrance door. Courtesy: Bottle of local wine.

Overview of Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2506 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Madrid, Community of Madrid
  • Popular LocationPuerta del Sol9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrado Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGran Via15 min walk
  • AirportMadrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C

Our centric apartment is regularly sanitized, and a cleaning protocol is applied.
We offer Self Check-in and Self Check-out.

This property's advantages are: WiFi, phone calls, a bottle of wine, a walking tour and 24/7 assistance are included with every booking!
Free Trip Planning: Why don't head off to Segovia, Toledo or Barcelona for a day trip by high-speed train?
Our New Arrival for Coffee and Tea Lovers is a NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Capsule Machine.

Ingeniously designed apartment in downtown Madrid, close to the major museums, 2 minutes to the subway station, recently refurbished. Access to a 150 sq.m. stunning vine-covered patio full of roses, plants and small trees. Free internet WiFi and national phone calls are available during the whole stay. The apartment is located on the second floor, accessible by an easy stair of 30 steps.

Fully equipped open kitchen with sitting/preparing area/bar, living room with sofa, bedroom with 2 single beds (36in x 84in / 0.90m x 2m) that can be pushed together to make for a double king-size bed (72in × 84in / 1.80m × 2m), bathroom with washing machine and spacious walk-in shower.

To access the apartment you use a bellboard and a LockBox, you walk through a magical green patio full of flowers and shrubbery: romantic, quiet and still just a couple of minutes to all the places of interest that Madrid offers: Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Plaza Mayor, el Rastro, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, several bars, restaurants, stores and entertainment venues - flamenco dance, clubs, and live show cafes.

Alternative museums like Casa Encendida, CaixaForum, Tabacalera and Matadero are strung within a 15-minute walk radius.
Brand new and highly recommendable is Madrid Rio: the 650 ha. large and 10 km long park alongside the Manzanares River, where cyclists and families meet skateboarders and dog walkers.

The apartment is easily and quickly accessible to the apartment by public transport: two subway lines (lines 1 and 3), several bus stops; access by private vehicle is RESTRICTED, there are four guarded car parking facilities in the vicinity at an additional cost (there is NO parking available on the property) and a taxi rank 100 meters down the street.
The Atocha train station, where the AVE high-speed train connects with several Spanish and French cities, is located within a 10-minute walk.

Property manager

Martin and Rodrigo

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Apartment is not suitable for kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It is possible to smoke in the patio.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madrid

This apartment is located in Madrid Centro, a neighbourhood in Madrid, and is near theme parks. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gran Via and San Miguel Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at WiZink Center or Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding nearby.
Map
Madrid, Community of Madrid

What's nearby

  • Puerta del Sol - 9 min walk
  • Plaza Mayor - 12 min walk
  • Prado Museum - 14 min walk
  • Gran Via - 15 min walk
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Lavapies Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Viralata Bar - 1 min walk
  • Caravan Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Taberna la Mina - 1 min walk
  • Olivia Rock and Roll Café - 2 min walk
  • Egeo Suvlakeria Griega, Lavapiés - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architect's Gem, Very Quiet Green Patio, WiFi, Free Tour, A/C located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Santa Ana, Puerta del Sol and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Plaza Mayor and Prado Museum are also within 15 minutes. Lavapies Station is only a 3-minute walk and Anton Martin Station is 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JENOC M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UN TRES BON PLAN
Appartement bien situé pour les visites et les circuits dans Madrid , au calme , propre et agréable , cadre humain . Notre hôte a été très attentif à notre bien être . Nous avons aimé , beaucoup .
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 Days in Madrid
Martin was so helpful pre trip and while we were in Madrid. He gave us plenty of suggestions. He arranged a taxi to get us from the airport to the VRBO and when we left at 6am a taxi to the train station. Marina checked us in and was very gracious. The apartment was a little dated compared to the pictures. The apartment was very clean. The bed was comfortable and the shower was great. If you want to experience Madrid this is a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
A great location central to, and within easy walking distance of, the main sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob W., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

Well equpped apartment in great central location
Martin is a superhost, backed up by his co-hosts Rodrigo and Marina. He was both very responsive and proactive as a host. He ensured that we had parking arranged at a reasonable price (EUR 10 per day) albeit about 1 km from the apartment. However, that is the best that can be done given restrictions on vehicular traffic in central Madrid. He also communicated with the parking company to ensure that we had a free transfer of our luggage to the car on the day we left. He greeted us on arrival and showed us around the apartment and gave us lots of suggestions about what to do and where to eat. The apartment was clean, well-equipped and quiet, being on an interior courtyard away from the street. It met our needs as a couple perfectly. It is on the second floor of the building with no elevator so be prepared for 30 steps up. Location in Lavapies (a lively multicultural neighborhood) could not be much more central. Main museums are 15 mins to the east and other tourist attractions 15 mins to the north west.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Very comfortable
Our second stay, and we would return. The apartment is nicely designed and met our needs very well. Great location - convenient to the subway and a large 24/7 grocery store and walkable distance to major museums and Atocha. Helpful hosts, congenial communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Martin and Rodrigo

Host profile image
With a positive attitude the world most probably will smile back at you.
I'm originally from Berlin, passed through New York and Hamburg, and ended up in sunny Spain - first Madrid, now Barcelona. Am trilingual deutsch, english, español.
My interests span from photography and yoga to travelling and 24/7 networking - with favourite destinations from TYO, HKG, BOS and BOG to HAV, LON, BCN and BER.
When outside my city, I prefer to stay at private hosts, a stunningly efficient and fun way to connect and personalize one's trip.
The inside is the new outside.

Why they chose this property

I lived in this apartment for 9 years and moved to the Barcelona province in 2012.
With lots of experiences and recommendations up my sleeves, I am now renting out this fabulous 1BR+patio place and want to wish you a pleasant stay.

What makes this property unique

Telephone calls and WiFi are included in any booking. The vine covered courtyard is at your disposal, to enjoy your favourite beverage after a long day in the city.
Lavapiés is a historic and authentic district, that is known for its bohemian, artistic and multicultural environment.
Downhill at the Plaza Lavapiés the 24/7 Carrefour supermarket and closeby Mercados Antón Martín and San Fernando provide you with groceries.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish
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