What a treat it was to stay with Nic, Ale and Ari. They embody the spirit of AirBnB, opening their beautiful home and hearts to their guests. They were incredibly solicitous and helped ensure I had a great visit with special tips about Milan aligned with my interests and by indulging me in practicing my rusty Italian.
The basics....the location is perfect -- just a five minute walk from Central Station and less to a subway line that takes you straight to downtown. The bedroom is quiet and bright with plenty of space for clothes and a comfortable bed, and the bathroom is large and charming. Breakfast features Nic's (strong and delicious!) coffee and fun conversation. The dogs -- Sheila and Tiffany -- are adorable and fun.
Staying with the Fiorentinis is a very special experience. It's as though you're staying with friends or cousins who just happen to have a fantastic apartment in a convenient location in Milan and are intelligent, funny, caring, and great conversationalists. Next time I go to Milan, I'm definitely going to stay with Nic, Ale and Ari.