We met Matteo at his restaurant, Saltimbocca (very near the apartment), and picked up the keys; later, he came by to greet us more formally and introduce various aspects of the apartment.

Everything was in order when we arrived, and then some. Our hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, to the point of providing us with snacks, coffee, juices, and even a bottle of prosecco in the refrigerator. Airbnb users know that amenities vary widely from place to place. Here, we wanted for nothing. It was like staying in a fine hotel.