Nino’s apartment was a fantastic base for our explorations of Naples and the historic ruins around Vesuvius. It was wonderful to live so close to and interact with real Napoletano - who are friendly and helpful especially when you falteringly attempt to speak Italian!
The apartment is spacious, clean and bright with very interesting and quirky decor! Lots of books and board games for quiet times indoors. The kitchen is minimalist but we ate out every day and only really used it to wash up our mugs and wine glasses. The apartment terrace was better and bigger than expected and we spent several late evenings sitting there absorbing Naples from up high.
Nino is a fabulous host who quickly responds to enquiries and offers prompt and considerate support when required (e.g. he is happy to organise transport to and from the airport or to Naples attractions).
A few tips for travellers:
1) Always check websites to determine if attraction tickets have to be booked in advance and/or if locations are open. During our stay, access to Vesuvius was closed for two days due to weather making a path unsafe.
2) When restaurants place a basket of bread in your table, it is NOT complementary! You will be charged anything up to €10 euros for it (for a party of four). You can refuse the bread and hand it back - but be prepared for other passing waiters to plonk another basketful in front of you!
3) Meloncello cream liquor is even nicer than Limoncello cream liquor!
Kind regards
Christiana