The basics: Paola was incredibly welcoming and the apartment is very accurately represented in the photos. wifi worked great. It was very quiet. Overall we'd be happy go back.

Info if you are bringing a car: Paola made us a reservation in a garage -5 min walk uphill from the apt and 15Euro/night. She met us on a main street and we followed her to the garage then she helped us -in high heeled boots!-carry our things from the car. You can park on the street near the house if your car is super tiny. Ours is a Prius and was too big to negotiate the streets nearby.

Other info: My son enjoyed sleeping in the small bed that floats on the glass floor, and the large bed in the loft is private and cosy for 2 adults. Both beds are upstairs but at different ends of the house. If there was a 4th person they would be in the living room I guess? The living room is super inviting and comfortable, and we really appreciated having a fully stocked kitchen. I would recommend getting a quick lesson on the light switches -as there are many and a little confusing. The light for outside is important too, if you are going out and returning in the evening. Also, the hot water is controlled at the thermostat which also controls the heat for the house, so pay attention when she shows you how that works if you want a hot shower :)

Slight drawbacks: It does have a slight musty smell -if you are very sensitive to mold it could be a challenge -but it had been very rainy and maybe this isn't the case in warmer/dryer weather. Also, be prepared that the entry to the house is a little dingy, and the neighbor next door doesn't seem to pick up after her dog so it's a little smelly around the entryway. We did feel very safe, I just wish I had known the immediate area wasn't as nice outside as the apartment is inside. Chiaia is a pretty large neighborhood. This place is closer down by the water so no views, but very nice for walking. And the boutique-y area is about 20 min away by foot, just fyi...