Get off the beaten track at this chic apartment in the Puente de Vallecas district. There are an array of eateries and bars on your doorstep, or head to Cerro del Tio Pio Park, a sixteen-minute stroll for fabulous views of Madrid. If you fancy an afternoon boating on the lake, El Retiro Park is under a thirty-minute walk away – it’s also home to the Reina Sofía Museum, which exhibits 20th-century art. When you want to explore central Madrid, take a walk to Puente de Vallecas station on the Madrid Metro, seven minutes on foot, where trains will whisk you to the heart of the action in thirty minutes.

Back at this home, we love the bright living room with its Scandinavian style furnishings, calming neutral hues and potted plants. Relax on the comfy sofa and read a book. Later rustle up a bocadillo de calamares in the modern kitchen and enjoy at your dining table with a glass of tinto de Verano. At this place, you can live like a true Madrilenian.

Home truths:
*This home is located on the third floor with a lift, and access is via a smart lock app (the main building entrance and lift is shared)
*This home is split level so may not suit those with limited mobility
*Guests are kindly asked to respect the quiet hours here, which are between 10pm and 8am
*A foldable crib and high chair are available upon request
*Guests three and four would be on a sofa bed in the living room
*The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly space
*There's a supermarket 180 metres away
*There's free on-street parking and public parking a two-minute walk away
*Late check-out incurs a fee of €40
*Extra cleaning and towels can be requested for an additional cost