Richard was a great host and extremely accommodating. He helped us get our bearings and get around town. He even worked out our departure logistics and arranged for a cab to pick us up for an early flight; getting to our airport at 4am would have been much more difficult otherwise. The apartment is decorated with an eclectic collection of artifacts from around the world, including (under the stair) an authentic Chinese slave yoke?!
Right on the edge of central Milan, the location is in a pretty active area of town with lots of restaurants and interesting bars. Really enjoyed the 'Cocktail Lab' close by.