Marilena was the perfect host! She was extremely responsive to my emails/ texts, speaks fluent English, and was so welcoming on our arrival with maps and wonderful shopping and dining recommendations. She made a reservation for us for dinner at a local restaurant and we were warmly looked after. She also booked a taxi for our return to the airport. I really felt like we had a friend in the city.
The apartment is clean and beautifully decorated - exactly as the photos - and in a very central location. The Duomo is 5 minutes walk and there are some lovely cafes for breakfast and independent shops close by. I highly recommend her apartment.