This charming apartment is filled with quirky touches, both architectural and personal, and Valentina is a welcoming host, with instructions that are thorough, but not overbearing. Providing food for breakfast is a lovely touch. The location is rather convenient, basically sitting halfway between the central train station and the duomo. There is a Metro station a very short walk away, and there are several bars in the next block that feature aperitivo (evening drinks with a free unlimited food buffet). Unfortunately, I made a rookie mistake (this was my first time using Airbnb) and did not look closely at the apartment’s amenities, which do not include air conditioning! In the middle of July, with daytime temperatures in the 90s, it made for difficult nights and almost unbearable days. Even with the windows open and the oscillating fan on high, the air was still and heavy. Fortunately, there is a large bathtub that was perfect for a cool soak.