Ivan was an excellent host. She met us minutes after we called from our taxi, and once you navigate the incredibly small door to the courtyard you will find the apartment spotless and very well appointed with every thing one needs. Ivan knows all about the city and history and would pay to keep her there a while and to here about some places you might miss. (She's an art historian.) The area is wonderful, shops all within walking distance, a Carrefour market is five minutes away either direction and there is an organic grocery a block further. Across the canal three minutes walk is a market that sells organic meat and wine and will cook and serve you while you stand and chat, very friendly and recommended. Milan is a beautiful city to see and this place is a very short distance to everything by foot or metro. (Metro is a five minute walk) and we won't forget the evening views of the canals with restaurant terraces in the setting sun on our return each night. Thanks for the visit Ivana, may see you in Venice.