We had a very mixed experience. Paola and everyone in Naples were fantastic, the house is charming and has an excellent location.

We inquired about having a fifth person. Francesco has a strict policy, however his refusal was immediate, dramatic and aggressive "not acceptable, this is a historic building not a hostel, cancel your stay". I was shocked.

We replied that our extra person will stay else where - he could expect 4 people as planned, agreed and already paid for - tomorrow. Francesco made no further reply. Francesco did not cancel our stay - our booking remained 'accepted' and so I was confused and anxious during our journey.

I was not willing to cancel at this late stage - it would mean that we forfeit our airbnb expense. So with apprehension we traveled, we found the house and though she had had no information from Francesco (neither about a booking nor about cancellation) she agreed to let my wife and children stay when we showed them our agreement.

Everything else worked fantastically in Naples, people, food, places were all as exciting as expected.