When I first arrived Ryan insisted (fortunately for me) to carry my behemoth of a suitcase all the way up to the top of the building to the flat. Claire and Marcella got the sense I was hungry and made me a delicious omelet with eggs from Marcella's grandmother's chickens. Marcella also gave me her Grandma's home-pressed olive oil that was by far the best I have ever tasted (I referred to her Grandmother as "the saint" after that). Everyone in the flat was really helpful and kind.

Beyond being great hosts, the music and art was an unexpected benefit. Ryan is an amazingly talented artist and the entire flat is decorated with fantastic, thought provoking pieces. He's also a musician, and while I was there his blues band had rehearsals. I was welcome to listen in and hang out with his band mates who were talented street musicians and students. I was also invited to some fantastic home cooked meals, during which Marcella taught me some wonderful recipes she learned from her (saintly) Grandmother. Being welcomed into their world was such a great experience and I'll never forget it.

The flat itself located in the heart of the city. It's an intense place and I was a bit nervous about personal safety, but the crew gave me some good perspective and tips on how to be smart and not get into trouble. The flat is not a luxury accommodation, it's a living like the locals experience. Being at the top of the building there are a lot of stairs with no lift. I considered it to be the equivalent to a complimentary gym membership and appreciated the exercise, but if you have trouble with stairs you may want make that a consideration. There also was a minor issue with the toilet while I was there, flushing required some minor manual work. They had called a plumber but it didn't get repaired before I left.

In summary -- if you want to meet some interesting well travelled people, eat great food, appreciate local art and music, and see what life is like in Naples, you definitely should consider Casa Ravagnoni.