Francesco’s lovely mother Antonia met us at the apartment and communicated everything about its amenities very well. The layout was cozy and the kitchen well-appointed with everything needed to cook our own Italian meals. Water and snacks were provided graciously, and the coffee maker made superb espresso! There are two large windows in the living room that open to views of the rooftops of Milan. Central air was welcome the first day but was not necessary after that due to the coolness of the apartment’s cement walls. Bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom a nice size with a skylight giving you natural light in the morning. The building itself was very quiet at night, as was the street which was five floors below.
The apartment itself is located in a quiet residential/commercial street, with cafes, restaurants and a terrific supermarket located steps away. Try the Sicilian Brera Art Milano café just outside your door for organic food and great coffee. Many attractions, including La Scalla Opera, Milan Duomo and Chiesa Santa Maria della Grazie (location of The Last Supper painting) are all a 10-20 minute walk.
Francesco’s charming apartment is just that: we hated to leave it and could have stayed longer very comfortably. I highly recommend it.