Elena and Alessandro's apartment is the ideal combination of location, elegance, cleanliness, convenience, and comfort! Our family of 4 (two teenagers, 2 adults) loved it so much that we really didn't want to leave! Every main attraction in Milan is within about 15 minutes' walking distance, and there are several excellent cafes, bars, and restaurants within a 5 to 15-minute walk, many of which are in the delightful Brera neighborhood. We arrived late at night and were worried we might have trouble accessing the property, but we were provided with codes for the keyless entry so getting in was simple and self-explanatory.
The apartment is located on a quiet street within a very charming building. There is an elevator (after you walk up 6 steps) that is classically European -- it's just large enough to hold 2 people with 2 medium suitcases. The apartment itself is absolutely gorgeous! It has very high ceilings and is spotlessly clean, extremely sleek, modern, and brand-new. All the finishes are high-end...the owners spared no expense. The mattresses and pillows were SUPER comfortable (we are very picky about that stuff). If you're coming in the summer, you'll appreciate the powerful air conditioners in every room....the one in the hallway was so powerful that we used it to cool the entire apartment (we left the bedroom doors open at night). The owners also put a lot of thought and care into the amenities -- plenty of toilet paper, linens, a hair dryer, and they even stocked the pantry full of coffee, tea, snacks, and ingredients for a simple pasta. A lovely bottle of Prosecco was chilling in the fridge when we arrived. These thoughtful touches made us feel so welcome and taken care of.
Best of all -- the hosts, Elena and Alessandro. They are so warm, kind, and responsive. Thank you both for everything!!! We can't wait to come back!