Take a seat and relax in the sun on this colourful home’s balcony with a glass of chilled tinto de verano – it’s a lovely spot surrounded by plants. Inside, the neutral grey hues of the living room contrast with the bright turquoise kitchen and the orange feature wall of the bedroom, creating a cheerful ambience. Enjoy some huevos rotos at your dining table for breakfast, and then head off to explore the area. There are an array of eateries and bars on your doorstep, or visit beautiful El Retiro Park, under a thirty-minute walk away. For cracking views across the city, head to Cerro del Tio Pio Park, a sixteen-minute stroll. If you want to see all that central Madrid has to offer, take a walk to Puente de Vallecas station on the Madrid Metro, seven minutes on foot, where trains will whisk you to all the action in thirty minutes.

Home truths:
*This home is located on the third floor with an elevator, and access is via a smart lock app – technophobes beware
*Guests are kindly asked to respect the quiet hours here, which are between 10pm and 8am
*Child-friendly amenities such as a foldable crib and high chair are available upon request
*Guests three and four would be on a sofa bed in the living room – if you’re looking for a home with ample space for socialising, we’d recommend this home for two guests only
*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
*Late check-out incurs a fee of €40
*Extra cleaning and towels can be requested for an additional cost