We were welcomed by Andrea's brother, Fabritio. I have probably mis-spelled his name but I can tell you that he welcomed us as if we were long lost friends. Fabricio, Andrea and their father were available to us and responded immediately when we would contact with a question. They were very helpful with directions around Naples and suggestions for great eating. A+ hosts! thank you.
The apartment location was perfect for us. It is right in the center of Naples fruit, vegetable and fish market. We would have our morning coffee with the doors to the small balcony open with the city coming to life in the market. It was the essence of Italy and a lovely taste of the local life.
Vomero, the neighborhood where the apartment is located, is upscale. My traveling companion and I are women in our 60s and we felt perfectly safe being in this apartment and neighborhood. Naples has a reputation for being unsafe. We encountered nothing that led us to feel any greater risk than any other large city. We are very cautious travelers and in any city one must be aware.
The apartment is located on a street , as I noted, that is the site of the daily market. That means that if you arrive by taxi it will not get you all of the way to the apartment. We had to walk less than a city block from our cab from the airport and Fabritio was outside waiting for us so finding the apartment was easy. If you have not experienced Italy be aware that you cannot judge a book by it's cover. The Air BnB apartments we have stayed in often make one a bit anxious on approach but the apartments inside are fabulous! The buildings are old and show their wear on the outside but open to apartments that are amazing in their efficiency of space and old world character. I say this especially for tourists from the US.
This apartment is immaculately clean and had every convenience needed for a home away from home. Very nicely decorated and comfortable.
this apartment was everything that we were looking for: centrally located, a safe area, very clean and comfortable, overlooking a market and enthusiastic helpful hosts.
Thank you!