Giovanni's apartment was perfect for my stay in Milan. It was clean, comfortable and secure. The building is literally located next door to a metro station so it was very easy to visit the sites of Milan. The air conditioning in the apartment was also very welcome in the summer heat. There is a good (and not expensive) pizzeria across the street and a Carrefour supermarket a few minutes walk down the road. I did not actually get to meet Giovanni, but he was in constant communication with me as I travelled to the apartment from the airport to ensure I did not get lost. His friend who met me at the apartment did a good job of explaining the features of the apartment despite not speaking any English and my not speaking much Italian.