Franca and Mario received us well. If you are coming by car, the parking is excellent and safe. The apartment is very close to the train station, which was convenient for doing daytrips by train to other cities. We did not use the car at all! Being close to the train station, there is some noise (train announcements, passengers being picked up across the street) but it is tolerable. The apartment is spacious -- we were only 2 people, but with 2 children it would be fine as well. The photos accurately reflect the apartment.