This stay was absolutely perfect! Marica's apartament is just great for anyone who wants to explore the region, since it's an easy, flat, 10 minute walk to the train station. It's a 5 minute walk from the bus that comes from the airport as well. To go to Città Alta, you can also take a bus very close to home (at Porta Nuova), or walk a bit and then take the funicular up.
Very close to the apartment you can find shops, restaurants for all purses, a wonderful bakery just around the corner (Forneria Rota, visit them, they are so nice and their pasta...delicious for a dinner at home)...It is indeed a great location, where we always felt safe, from morning to evening.
As for the apartment, it has everything you need to feel at home - all the appliances to cook, wash dishes and clothes, a hair dryer...You name it! If it rains, there is even a small umbrella you can borrow! There's central heat, so the cold in the winter months is not a problem.
The only issue is for limited mobility, as it is on the first floor of the patio, so you have some steps to get to the door.
Marica answered us really quick when needed, but actually we only needed her for check in and to bid her farewell as we left. There was nothing we needed to ask her, as everything went on perfectly!
Do not hesitate to stay here if your idea is to have Bergamo as your base to see this part of Italy! We are only sorry we couldn't stay longer...