Although Cecilia was away on my day of arrival in Milano, her mother waited for me at the apartment to hand over the keys and explain the neighborhood to us. Although the place isn't located by the city centre, there are various means of transportation available from the apartment to get to Duomo and elsewhere. I found no problem on my way from and back to the Centrale Railway Station. To add, Duomo and the rest of the center of Milano is within walking distance if you would enjoy the streets of the city.
The house itself is far better than what I had expected: spacious, organized, and fully prepared for anyone's arrival. The pictures even fall short of what the experience in Cecilia's B&B had provided.
Within the neighborhood, you can easily locate a pharmacy, a supermarket, and many other restaurants including pizzerias, trattorias, and a beautiful steakhouse, El Carnicero.
Cecilia has always been available for help or advice, from pointing out good places to eat nearby, to guiding us through how to get to the airport (Malpensa).
Highly recommended for anyone who plans to visit Milano, whether that be your first trip or a familiar one.