My husband, daughter (12 years old) and I just spent a wonderful three days in Elisabetta's awesome loft apartment in the Centro Storico of Naples.

First, Elisabetta is an extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful host. She told us where to buy fish, fruits and vegetables, cheap street stuff from China :) and told us where the best local restaurants are. She also reserved a taxi for us so we could get to our 7 AM flight out.

Second, the apartment itself is fantastically located. We were in easy walking distance of the National Archaeological Museum, Napoli Sottereno, two of the three Caravaggio paintings in Naples, and metro and funicular stops for more distant sights.

With regard to food, there are fish mongers, fruit and vegetables stands, bakers, butchers, and a very convenient small grocery store just next door. My husband bought a bottle of wine he didn't like, and was able to dash out to the wine shop downstairs for a discussion with the shop owner and a purchase by the time I had finished cooking dinner.

And then, there is the apartment itself. It is a truly charming loft apartment, with a marble balcony overlooking a connecting street between two plazas that are evidently hotspots for young Neapolitans. I wish I had been here when I was 20 and had the energy to stay up all night!!