I was met by my host and shown the place; she had snacks and water for me in case I needed something right away...could not have been more welcoming...

This place is virtually perfect...it's practically perfect, actually! The neighborhood is not in any way tourist; very friendly shopkeepers, 24-hour Carrefour two blocks away, taxi stand one block away, tabacchaio just around either corner... The US consulate is four blocks away with a great, morning-coffee restaurant on the ground floor...and the best veal milanese just ten minutes walk away @ La Fabbrica on Piazzale 25 Aprile.

BUT....

I could spend days in that apartment, sitting on one of the balconies (yes, "one of" them) and looking at rooftops, sunshine, stars, listening to the sounds of the city in the distance... The place is exactly as advertised: all modern appliances, plenty of hot water and a high shower head, nespresso machine...clean and bright and airy. And, at night; completely quiet...silent, save for any snoring I may have done.

Great bed.

I plan to return and spend a week, there.