The space is exactly as pictured and is actually way more spacious than I expected. Serena has a beautiful home and it is very cozy. She was very accommodating and helpful and Olmo (her pup) was also a very sweet and welcoming host. The place is perfectly situated on a street above many cool and fun bars and is close to the central area of Bologna.
Fair warning if you’re an over packer like myself, while many of the sidewalks are flat and easy to walk on with a large suitcase there are cobblestone sidewalks that can be a bit of a pain when lugging a large suitcase. Serena’s place is also on the third floor and there is no elevator. It wasn’t a huge problem and Serena was very willing to help but just an FYI if you’re planning on traveling with a suitcase.