I do not know how he does it, but Nicola made me feel IMMEDIATELY comfortable and at home. So, there was no time wasted in feeling like his apartment would become my "home away from home" during my two weeks in Bologna. He was the most excellent host: he always, and without exception, responded promptly to any questions, not just about the apartment, but about the local area and Bologna in general. He was courteous, kind, helpful, made suggestions that were based on my individual interests. He took time with me and never made me feel I was ever bothering him in any way. He went out of his way to make sure I had everything I needed, and went beyond in so many ways that there is not enough space in this review to articulate what and how he made me feel. I was in his beautiful, wonderfully located apartment for two weeks. It suited me beyond my expectations and I felt immediately like I was "home," to the point that I was truly a little sad to leave. I wanted to stay longer. Not only was he AMAZING, and not only was his apartment AMAZING, there was a neighborhood feel to where it was located. Quickly it became very easy to plug into the local markets, people, and the area. Immediately I began to feel that I could get involved with the people, culture, and not just be a typical tourist. IN SUMMARY, I JUST SIMPLY CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT NOT ONLY A WONDERFUL HOST, NICOLA, A GREAT APARTMENT, A GREAT PRICE, A GREAT LOCATION, A WONDERFUL LOCATION, AND A GREAT CITY, I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO EXPERIENCE THIS FOR YOURSELF. I personally want to thank Nicola for this wonderful experience. Nicola, grazie per tutto. Non solo mi hai fatto sentire come se fossi in vacanza, ma come se fossi a casa. Ringrazio! John Bavaro.