This apartment was a disappointment for us. The washing machine didn't work so we had to wash our clothes by hand and have some laundered near by (very expensive). The host says that he has had this problem before. The machine only pumps water in and out and doesn't actually wash your clothes. We were told that we would be refunded our laundry bill and that did not happen.
The kitchen is really only for show since there is not really any equipment to cook with.
The area is close to the train station but it is rough and sometimes I felt unsafe. All the restaurants near by are not Italian, so you won't be getting any Italian food if you stay here.