Mara's place was GREAT! It was a fantastic location, within walking distances to so many places - "Spacanapoli", the waterfront, Piazza Plebiscito, Toledo street, the metro, etc. Mara's apartment was VERY clean, modern, and comfortable. There was air conditioning in every room. She had everything you could want or need as far as kitchen utensils and toiletries. Some tips if you are going to Napoli (Naples) - definitely check out the "Free walking tour" of Naples and do this on your first day there. Guides (we had Antonio) work for tips and the tours (about 1 1/2 - 2 hours) are great. This will give you an overview of what you should go back and spend more time at. Also, a word of caution, be careful of bandits -- we saw a lady have her necklace charm ripped right off her neck! Don't let that deter you, though. Napoli was one of the most interesting cities we've visited, and the people couldn't be nicer!