I had a GREAT time in Naples. For THREE reasons: 1) Napoli! And then as importantly 2) and 3)--- My host Veronique and her husband Stephane.
First, as for Naples: I cannot say enough about this vital loud intense yet laid-back laughing town of great food, friendly people and history. And I won't. Because this review is not about Naples--- it is about Veronique's AirBnb.
I have only two criteria when I choose an AirBnb: Location and a good host. Well, Veronique's location is awesome: The Via Dei Tribunali is RIGHT THERE, 24/7, in the very heart of things. And as for hosting, Veronique and Stephane went out of their way to help me appreciate the city that they clearly love.
I arrived on a Sunday night (it was also All Saints Day.) Veronique anticipated I would be hungry and that I would not know that most places for food at that time on that day would be closed. Well, I was very hungry and I didn't know most places were closed but Veronique had picked up a few things for me earlier and so I made myself pasta that night!
All communication before my arrival was easy and professional. And every question I had while I was in town was answered accurately and quickly with that extra insight that made Naples such an exciting place.
Veronique gave me Art info (now I am a big Caravaggio fan) and Stephane gave me the history: "In Naples you can find 2600 years of history. Rome has only the Empire and last week." Plus they turned me on to some of the best pizza I have ever had---and I am from New York.
The apartment is comfortable and perfect for the likes of me, a solo traveller. (Note: there is a stairwell to the loft bedroom---i mention that because some people don't like stuff like that BUT I am an "older" guy and I had no problem.)
Veronique was incredibly gracious in every way. I have stayed in 14 European AirBnb's in the last 20 months and I assure you that she is everything you want in a "temporary landlady!" I hope to return someday. It was the best!
Thank you, Veronique!