The apartment is located in a very lively area of Bologna, nice restaurants, nice bars, a Coop supermarket, and a short walking distance to the city center or the Cineteca Bologna, Mambo etc. It has everything you need for cooking and making coffee. Bologna is a wonderful city (it was my 6th time), and Via del Pratello is a nice place to start.
I enjoyed the days - the nights were a bit difficult. There are many bars directly under your window and it's very loud until 4 a.m. or so. There were also construction workers (bad luck) every morning from 7:30 or so - so bring earplugs! Also I found the folding bed not very comfortable - but your mileage may vary.
Communication with Gioia was great. We didn't meet in person, but she always reacted very quickly and was very friendly.
And Bologna is also always worth a visit. Check out Vanilia Bar and Birroteca Bukowski (apt name) in the Via del Pratello. I didn't know them before - great places.