This place is perfectly located in Navigli - which seems to be the center of young adult night life in Milan. It is surrounded by wonderful food, aperitivo spots, and bars all in the scenic area next to the canals for which it is named. The best part is it's a courtyard facing apartment so you get to enjoy the night life but you cannot hear it at all when you want to go to sleep. The apartment is comfortable and has all the essentials. The washer definitely came in handy.
The hosts are also fantastic and had awesome recommendations for food and drink spots. The metro and tram stations are super close. You can take the airport express directly to Cadorna station rather than the metro which was super nice (saves you about 20 minutes)! There really are no downsides. All the sites are a short metro or tram ride away.