I am a solo traveler, and after reading past reviews, I had a feeling that Donatella's place would offer a safe harbor in Naples—somewhere I could feel relaxed and restored after a day of working or sightseeing. I experienced all of this, and so much more! I arrived late at night, exhausted from a 10 hour train ride, and was welcomed by Donatella into an immaculate and charmingly furnished 2-level apartment as if I were family, then directed to a nearby restaurant where I sat at the owner's table, eating fantastic Neapolitan food and recharging my batteries.
My stay continued on like that: the apartment had everything I needed to work, cook meals, or daydream—a fantastic view of Vesuvius awaited me every morning, light flooding in and seagulls calling. The location was minutes from all the major sights (Castel dell'Ovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Via Toledo) yet not touristy at all, just lots of little shops and restaurants and the sounds of daily life in Naples that made me feel like a local.
Donatella lives next door, and was immediately available for every question, worry or need that I had. I was very sad to leave that little piece of heaven, and am counting the days until I can return. Thank you so much Donatella for a magical memory!