I was met by Simone's lovely warm mom, Francesca, who made me feel very welcome and had information about Bologna ready including the bus schedule printed from internet for me. She left me some fresh fruits and gave me directions to local markets as well as recommendations on the restaurants. The apartment is on 1st floor (American 2nd flr-there is an elevator) of plazzo converted into apartments with high ceilings and wide stairs. Because of the high ceilings they can put a loft that doesn't feel cramped on top and bottom levels. The bedroom is on the loft level and has plenty of great storage. Kitchen was workable (I only had couple of breakfasts there, why cook when you are surrounded by abundance of such great Italian food). Their apartment is furnished with nice blend of old and new and it felt comfortable and quiet. I really like staying in their apartment because I could spread my things and feel like at home. Simone and Francesca checked in on me via e-mails to make sure that all was well.