If you are staying in Naples, stay with Marco. We never met Alex but I can tell you Marco is the one of the best hosts we have ever stayed with.
He offered us fresh fruit upon arrival and had a perfectly clean place. A couple of questions we had I want to answer for others;
1 - it’s safe. Marco met us because there is an outside gate and you must have a key to that to get to your room on the second floor. You could not ask for safer.
2 - He has an air conditioned place and it has a washer and full kitchen.
3 - his coffee maker is wonderful
4 - we walked from Chiaia Street to Marcos Place is 30 minutes one evening. It’s really a great location in the city. The city has its rough spots but I can say that you will be great here.
5 - the shower is good. It had plenty of pressure and space. Plenty of hot water.
6 - leave the windows open to have a fresh breeze! You will sleep to the sounds of the city but if you want quiet, close the window. It is completely quiet in Marcos place with the window closed.
7 - make friends. Marco is wonderful and full of recommendations. He is open to helping you find a great place to eat and checked in with us daily to make sure we were ok. His flat is nextdoor. You are 100% on your own in your own place.
8 - the bed is large and it does NOT have a seam. It’s a great mattress, not two put together. Marco outfitted the place with wonderful items.
Tip: the air conditioner is on a light switch. Make sure that is on before you try to turn on the AC. :-)
Tip: Marco has a mini fridge that can take care of small breakfast and lunch items easily.
We would absolutely stay here again. My girlfriend and I had a wonderful stay for her 40th. Thank you so much Marco.