We had the most perfect five day city break at Elisa's place in Bologna. It's exactly as it appears in the photos, if not better in reality. It's huge, airy and bright with lots of plants and cool decor. Massive windows in the bedroom and living room look out on the most gorgeous view of trees, flowers and the red roof tops of the city, not to mention waking up to the sound of bird song. Hard to believe it's just a short walk from Santo Stefano in the heart of the city. The area is fabulous - quiet and residential but with lots of amenities close by. Eli was a great host and a terrific source of info. We really appreciated the insider's guide to the city (her tips were spot on) as it meant we avoided all the tourist traps and had terrific food every evening, visited some great bars and had a quite a 'local' experience. Exactly what we wanted. We arrived during the intense heatwave so it was quite warm in the apartment during our stay (especially as there was an issue with the air-con the first night) But this was an anomaly and was promptly sorted. There are lots of fans and with the windows open at night, it was nice and cool. It felt like a home away away from home and we were very sad to leave. Already planning a return trip. Thanks Eli :)