For us his place worked out perfectly. It was close to the train station and only a 5 minute walk from the restraunt we were really wanting to try. He was not there to check us in, but worked with us to find the best time and had his friend there to greet us when we arrived.
The apartment was very nice and spacious and clean. Marco is definitely a collector, and this is reflected in his apartment, which is literally filled with all sorts of collections. It's actually rather cool, though it could be overwhelming for some. But unless that's you, I'd definitely recommend staying here.