We stayed four nights in this wonderful apartment in Bologna and had a great experience. The loft is very nicely set up- comfortably furnished and very tastefully decorated. For a loft it is very spacious- we have rented other lofts that seemed quite cramped- not the case at all with Paola's place. The location is great for exploring Bologna on foot- it's a perfect city for walking- quite level and the historic center has many pedestrian-only areas. There are many dining options available nearby- from high-end restaurants down to take-away pizzerias- whatever you feel like is readily available. The apartment is well appointed for staying in and cooking as well- everything you might need to prepare a meal is available in the kitchen. Not only that, but Paola had the kitchen so well stocked with goodies and local delicacies we felt as if we had been to the market as soon as we checked in!
Paola was a perfect host- even though she and her husband were still on their way back into town when we arrived, she arranged well in advance for a friend to meet us at the apartment with the keys and to make sure we got settled in. Of course Paola and her husband checked in with us as soon as they arrived home to confirm everything was all right. She was a very pleasant and gracious host (with an excellent command of English!), available for anything we needed but never intrusive at all of our privacy. She was kind enough to make dinner reservations for us at one of her favorite local restaurants, and even called to arrange for a cab for us to take us to the airport the morning of our departure.
We would absolutely recommend this apartment to anyone considering a visit to one of our favorite places in Italy. This is one of the top places we have ever rented as a vacation apartment.

Fred and Michelle
October 2013