Irene was very welcoming and provided good suggestions of where to go and how to get around. on our first night there she brought us to the neighborhood pizzeria. On the downside, for the three of us, the place was tiny, if you are tall you will not be able to stand in the loft. There is no privacy outside, the patio is shared with Irene and her family, and although that seems a charming idea, it was not for us. It may be perfect for others. We also felt as though the Pigneto area, and the neighborhood itself were a less "up and coming" area than we thought. To be fair, we didn't stay after our first night and found other accommodations, so maybe the area and the apartment would have grown on us.