Barbara was a wonderful host giving us tips and guides to the city, attractions to visit, local knowledge of restaurants and public transport. She offered to arrange taxis to and from the airport which we didn't need but could have been very useful had we not already bought bus tickets.
The apartment itself was great for our trip. Close enough to the centre to walk (if you don't might a bit of exercise!) but far enough away to be lovely and quiet at night for sleeping. The area local to the apartment had many beautiful restaurants and gelato cafes which meant we didn't need to stray too far if we were tired from the busy days sightseeing.
The apartment might be a bit big for couples but as I travelled with my mum we needed separate bedrooms so it was perfect. It was clean, tidy, comfortable and had everything we needed for the short break.
I would definitely recommend Barbara's apartment and I hope to visit again to see more of this beautiful city!