Alessandra’s place is in a great, non-touristy location where we quickly felt at home. We watched drummers parade through the streets from the terrace on May Day and the sellers unpack their gigantic fish below. It was really easy to find and easy to access different parts of the city from this base. It’s on the top floor of an old building but there is a lift (we opted out of using because it was a tad claustrophobic), and the locks were a bit temperamental, but I was reassured by Alessandra’s excellent communication so wouldn’t have been too worried if we were really stuck. Alessandra provided lots of nice touches - kitchen and bathroom essentials and unexpected extras. Great value, great vibes, I hope to return!