The apartment is gorgeous, very stylishly decorated and in a neighborhood full of great shopping and restaurants...but on a path closed to cars so it's a very tranquil retreat—the best of both worlds! Great shower, a kitchen that's probably best for preparing simple meals and snacks, less so so full-on cooking, though there is a stove, oven and fridge. This apartment isn't for anyone with mobilty issues. A car can only get you within about 2 blocks of the place, then there are stairs on the path up to the building, and a loft bedroom (with stairs, not a ladder). Stephano is a great host--very helpful with info and responsive to messages with questions I had. We absolutely loved staying in Stephano's place, and you will. too.