Meet Antonio
Creative, Sociable, Friendly
We are highly qualified professionals with vast experience in hosting students & delivering cultural immersion programs in Spain. We can enhance your homestay by adding a language learning component!
On a typical day...
I’m a private person.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Tennis, Mountain biking, Cooking, Chess, Reading
Hosting guests since
2019
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
110-square-meter apartment located in the Madrid Nuevo Norte area. 1st floor consisting of a spacious living room with a 6-seater dining table (extendable to sit up to 10 people), two 3-seater sofas, two brand new smart TV sets (55” in the living room and a 27” one in the double bedroom) and a cozy terrace to be used exclusively by the double-bedroom guest(s).
Four bedrooms in total, all of them having a nice view to park areas or quiet places (ideal for focusing). Sunlight on both sides of the apartment all day long. All three single bedrooms have full-size beds, mattresses, fitted sheets, duvet covers, duvet cover fillers, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and towels (all brand new).
Two bathrooms, the private one with a jacuzzi bathtub and two wash basins (for the double bedroom guest(s)) and a shared one with a shower tray (for the single bedroom guests).
- MONTHLY PRICE (inclusive of ALL utilities and service fees): gas/electricity*, Internet, water and weekly cleaning/maintenance of private and shared spaces.
* Responsible consumption is highly appreciated. If gas and/or electricity bills exceed monthly average consumption, an offset surcharge shall be paid for by all guests on a pro rata basis.
Option A (4 guests, 2 bathrooms shared by two guests each):
- 3 single bedrooms = €669 each (NO overnight guests)
- 1 double bedroom = €799 (incl. private terrace - overnight guests allowed).
Option B (5 guests):
- 3 single bedrooms €649 each (guests share bathroom no.1 - NO overnight guests)
- 1 double bedroom w/ 2 guests = €649 each (guests share bathroom no. 2 w/ jacuzzi - private terrace - NO overnight guests).
AVAILABILITY: starting from July 13th 2024
FEATURES
- Air conditioning and hot air pump
- Hot water
- Two TV sets: 50” Smart TV in living room + 27” TV on wall in double bedroom
- 5G Wi-Fi connectivity
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Ceramic hob
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Washing machine
-Iron
-Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
-Toaster
- Coffee machine
-Elevator
- Terrace for private use of double-bedroom guest(s)
- Parking: additional €125/month for one vehicle. Up to 3 bicycles can be parked in the garage free of charge.
- 4 “Citibox” lockers for parcel delivery/pick-up when tenants not at home.
- Fire extinguishers in common areas both in the house and in the building.
- Shoe, hat and coat racks
- Individual heating (natural gas), hot / cold air pump (A/C) in all 4 rooms and in the living-room.
HOUSE RULES
- Smoking is not allowed (only on the open-air terrace if the double bedroom guests wish so).
- Pets are allowed (only to linger in the double bedroom + terrace)
-Number of guests allowed: 4 or 5 max. (if double bedroom is shared by 2 flat mates). Single bedrooms cannot be shared by additional guests.
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED:
- House insurance (liability)
OPTIONAL SERVICES (reach out to Antonio for further info.):
- Airport/Train station pick-up in private car
- In-house language learning program "Spanish in a day - Homestay"
- In-house culinary workshops (by "Loli's Tapas Bar")
- Cultural program on demand (sport events, city tours, outings and excursions to other cities and villages near Madrid and/or in other regions...).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 1-month deposit per tenant by bedroom type as per the information provided in the “Monthly price” section.
- Lease signed individually with each tenant as per the terms and conditions of the bedroom type and the corresponding services he/she is entitled to.
- We are professional real(educa)tors with experience in international organizations (United Nations, Instituto Cervantes, etc.) and have delivered foreign language training and cultural exchange programs in Spain, the UK, the US, Turkey, India, etc.
- We can speak Spanish (native), English and French fluently and can communicate with ease in Italian, Portuguese and Turkish.
- We're seeking to host international students who would like to enjoy their university year(s) in Madrid, while making the most of their academic life at IES University.
- We are extremely respectful for our tenants' privacy and do not interfere in their educational priorities, that is to devote most of their time to pursuing their university studies.
- We don't live in the house but can pop in if asked by our guests to assist them the best way possible.
- Our added value compared to other regular homestays / shared apartments is that we offer learning opportunities on demand (ie. "Spanish in a day") to enhance our guests' housing experience and provide them with an outstanding Spanish cultural immersion.
Our motto is to make you feel like being in your own "Casa de papel". ;)
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The apartment is just far enough from downtown Madrid so that you can get away from the hustle and bustle of a hectic city, yet close enough to enjoy Madrid's cultural offer and its vibrant atmosphere. It's located in the Madrid Nuevo Norte area and is very well connected by all means of transportation.
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE:
- IE Tower University (20 min. walk). or just 10 min. by e-bike/scooter (BiciMad e-bike station is 300 meters away).
- Near La Vaguada and Caleido shopping centers and to Micampus residence halls where many IE students live.
- Mercadona / LIDL / DIA supermarkets (200-300 meters), Burger King, pizzerias, grill houses (walking distance), laundromat & self-service pet-grooming machine (50 meters), 12-hour service pharmacy (200 meters), health center (300 meters), drive-in cinema (800 meters), free access to football and basketball courts (50 meters), tennis courts run by Madrid Tennis Federation (800 meters), farmers' market on Wed. mornings to buy fresh produce and eco-friendly products (5 min. walk)
- Ramón y Cajal and La Paz hospitals (10- 15 min. walk)
- Fuencarral Metro station “L10” (5 min. walk)
- "Cercanías" commuter trains: C-3, C-6, C-8 Ramón y Cajal (10 min) & C-4 Fuencarral (15 min. walk)
- Taxi stand 100 meters away: 5-min. drive to IE Tower University and to Chamartín train station; 10 minutes. drive to IFEMA Convention Center; 15-min. drive to Adolfo Suárez - Barajas Airport.
- Many EMT and intercity bus lines stops to Plaza de Castilla or to the North of Madrid highway.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Smoking is not allowed, neither are pets (save in the open-air terrace).
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.