Our host went out of his way to come pick us when we got lost. He provided a packet of information on where to find an ATM, bank, store, pizza, gelato, bus tickets and where to catch the bus. He had owner's manuals available so we could read how to operate the washer/dryer and the induction cooktop.

We loved the neighborhood! There was a farmers market every morning -- so we had fresh fruit every day. Then at night dozens of restaurants set up with a variety of options for dinner.