Summary:
Simply put, if you find yourself spending your holiday in Milan this is the PERFECT apartment to stay in!!
Full Review:
First of all, when an American hears the word “cozy” one thinks of a closet with a bed, THIS IS NOT ANYTHING OF THE SORT. This beautiful apartment is very roomy and contains all the amenities and charm that one could ask for. Stefano, the host, prepared us by asking specific questions prior to our arrival to make our accommodations as pleasant as possible. The refrigerator was even stocked with complimentary bottles of water and a couple of beers that came in handy after a full day of travel. Stefano met us at the apartment even though our plane was delayed and our luggage was lost for a second time on our journey. Due to our delay, we managed to update him using the message tool on the Airbnb app and he quickly gave very specific helpful hints and train times to make our trip from the airport less of a headache. He gave us a thorough tour of the apartment and answered every question, even giving recommendations as to the local cuisine. The apartment is within a five-minute walk (even though it feels like 1 minute) to the Cadorna Station (which is the stop from the Malpensa airport) and the Cadorna Metro. Also, the number 1 and 19 trams are mere steps from the front door of the building which gives any traveler the ability to get to almost any site one wishes to visit. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss Chocolat Milano for the BEST gelato and chocolates in the city!! Lastly, my wife mistakenly lost her new prescription glasses somewhere in the apartment and Stefano found them and messaged that he would ship it to our home.
Thank you Stefano, from my wife and me, it was a wonderful stay at your beautiful apartment and city.
Now on to the review of the loft itself, stated in a Pro’s and Con format:
Pros:
•	The building is situated on a beautiful tree-lined street with trolley tracks running down the center
•	Spacious apartment (entryway is to die for, very old style)
•	The kitchen was well stocked for practically any type of cooking one would need (we even left a bottle of wine for the next visitor as a way of paying it forward)
•	The bathroom was very roomy, the shower was heavenly and the bathroom contained a hairdryer, towels, lotions, scented soaps, bath salts, an iron, and more!
•	The dining area and living area was lovely and gave the impression one could spread out not feeling cramped (TV, VCR, Stereo offered).
•	The bedroom is roomy with a good size bed that is very firm (could be considered a “con” if you like soft beds)
•	Building situated very close transportation of any desire
•	In the apartment were maps of the city and Metro that helped us get around
Cons
•	Trolley’s coming down the street in the morning could be quite noisy (didn’t bother my wife and I because we always where earplugs while sleeping)
•	Although NOT the fault of Stefano or the apartment during our stay, there was a number of mosquitos that made their way into the apartment and feasted on us. Could be due to the trees just outside the building, the recent rains and the fact that we couldn’t resist opening the beautiful apartment windows to take in the city.
•	The tub in the bathroom is raised a bit too far off the floor for some people attempting to climb in or out (we managed it fine, but for older occupants this info may be useful) Suggestion: maybe a tub matt that might help one feel more secure getting in or out of the tub and not feel fearful of falling.
•	The sofas in the living room are a bit too soft for our sitting comfort but we were not there to “live” we were seeing the sites.