The apartment was everything we could have hoped for - clean, spacious, with a small but comfortable terrace. Also, the Sky Football package came in quite handy as our stay coincided with the World Cup.
The surrounding area is quiet, with a few grocery stores and restaurants within 5 minutes walks; the entrance to the historic city center at the Porta Mascarella is a 10 minutes walk via Via Stalingrado, in another 5 to 10 minutes you are in the university disctrict and, passing it, in the heart of the city between Piazza Maggiore and the "Two Towers".
Andrea (via Mail) and his mother Edda (on the ground) were extremely helpful and friendly. A real recommendation.