To preface my only issue, it was my first night and I was just getting in after 14 hrs of travel. It was dark, I was alone, I can’t speak Italian (my own fault) and the taxi driver had just charged me double what I was expecting to pay and had warned me the area wasn’t great. (*Language barrier, Im not sure if he meant not safe or not convenient ) But my suspicions were heightened.
Irene was out of town so a neighbor, Petrut, had to let me in. He took a while getting to the door and before he did another neighbor walked by. I asked if he was Petrut for the AirBnb and he didn’t understand. I offered to use my translation app to explain. He refused to use it and in general made me feel very uneasy.
Petrut was a little impatient with me and seemed frustrated by the communication barrier.
Of course all of these otherwise minor incidents added up and had me very anxious and I was questioning if this place was a scam. I was very concerned for my safety and considering finding another place to stay.
I eventually calmed down and decided to stay. Irene was a very responsive host, and even gave me her mother’s contact info If I needed anything while she was away. The place was super cute and cozy but the downside is the location.
I felt ok walking through the area during the day but would recommend taking a taxi at night.
Overall, wouldn’t recommend for a solo traveler or inexperienced travelers.