Laura met us at arrival and gave us a quick overview of her apartment and some killer recommendations. She has done a very creative job of making an appealing spot out of a challenging space.

There is a small living room, nice sized bedroom, a dining area, well done shower bath, toilet room then a pretty small but efficient cooking area. Of all our stays in Italy hers was by far the smallest kitchen (2 hob stove and sink with some cabinets) but she has done the best job of outfitting the kitchen. There are plenty of pots and pans, silverware, dishes and cooking tools. The refer cabinet in the dining area is a clever design for function and space.

Laura has created a delightful map of the old city on the wall of the dining room. Her restaurant of choice, Merlo, was terrific. Her coffee spot of choice was our best cappuccino of the trip. Terra is a great little food and lunch shop just a few steps away. The central fresh food market is just down the street and if you need a supermarket there is one about two blocks over. The city center is a five minute walk yet her neighborhood is quiet.

Finally, even if you don't really care about fashion, you should visit Laura's shop. She is a women's clothes designer and it is beautiful stuff.