I came to Naples on my own to visit friends and I wanted to stay in a room in an occupied apartment so I would feel safe in an unknown city. Audrey’s apartment was the perfect place for me to briefly call home. Not only was it sparkling clean, with nice linens and enough towels, it was tastefully decorated and supremely appointed. I only met Audrey during check-in, but she seemed like a no-nonsense person with her own priorities, which I liked very much. I arrived much later than I expected (thanks to Easyjet) but she stayed up to greet me and show me everything I needed to know and to test the keys. I was surprised the first morning with a breakfast of yogurt and granola waiting for me outside my room (just the once). My only gripe was that my bathroom (which I could lock with a key) was across the hall from my room, so when I wanted to use the bathroom in the middle of the night I was worried about disturbing the other guests or the host—no one mentioned being disturbed to me—just my paranoia speaking here. The bathroom was spacious with 2 sinks, bidet, hair dryer, ventilation fan, and was super super clean with plentiful hot water. I cannot stress how clean it was.
The kitchen was accessible to me only to make coffee with a nespresso machine. If you are picky like me, bring your favorite pods with you or go across the street to the caffe. And even though the tap water here is supposed to be potable, I also preferred buying my own bottles when I was out and about. The neighborhood was in a nice, historic part of town, straight up the hill from the bay. The street in front is two lanes, busy but not noisy. Convenient location to my friends in Posillipo (a long walk or a short taxi ride). We rode the metro and the funicular to get up and down the hill.
I didn’t spend a lot of time in the main living area of the apartment but it was very beautiful and filled with art and lovely objects and furniture. My favorite was all the marble everywhere: on the floors, the windowsills, and the stairs. Also the use of yellow/cream as a unifying theme in my room and around the home. The building is very well maintained and everything works as it should. There is a doorman during the day who helped me with directions once, and an elegant, quiet, working antique elevator.
I absolutely recommend Audrey’s apartment if you are a solo traveler like me who likes your peace and quiet.