Stefano has set a new record for communication with a host, and is all around just a lovely guy.
We requested a booking the day prior, and he immediately responded. He also stayed in regular contact as we left Switzerland to make sure we had his phone number, and clear directions of how to get there. We met on time, with Stefano running down the stairs to help with luggage as his apartment building doesn't have an elevator.
There were snacks, a homemade cake from his mother and even a bottle of wine waiting for us. (The cake was amazing!) It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture that made the long day of travel better.
Stefano had a whole host of suggestions in a range of options for eating out and sights tailored to us. (Eat at his gelato recommendation near his house, it's the BEST). Not only that, he also took the time to listen to our itinerary for the rest of our 12 days in Italy and sent a long and thorough email with suggestions full of places to try and things to see!
The apartment is a lovely and cosy studio, very clean, and nicely decorated, really close to the new Gerusalemme metro stop.
It might be a little loud for light sleepers but you're fine with the windows shut. Windows open, watch for mozzies this time of year!
There is really great wifi, a washing machine (with washing liquid and fabric softener), air conditioning, really good hot water and water pressure, a well equipped kitchen for caterers (no kettle/toaster/microwave as is standard in Italy), and a heap of thoughtful touches. Stefano lives there when not renting it out so it really is a functional apartment.
We would absolutely stay there again, and most definitely eat that gelato again! Thanks for having us!