Andrea's apartment could not be a more perfect home base from which to explore Milan. Not only was it impeccably clean and private, and modern with a strong wifi and TV, but it is in close proximity (i.e. walking distance) to all the key tourist sites, public transportation and restaurants that one would want. A big plus is that it is away from the touristy throngs of people that bottleneck the Duomo and Galleria area. So, the restaurants are full of locals, the food is wonderful and at very reasonable prices. The location and convenience could not be better, and Andreas could not be more responsive and helpful. We were particularly grateful for the Nespresso coffee pods. What's a trip to Europe without Nespresso? :-) Also, we can't express how happy we were to see not only a washer but also a dryer. Dryers are not a typical amenity in many Italian homes. Hence, the classic washing on the clothes-line. However, when the humidity is high, the clothes don't dry as fast as one would like. So, the dryer was highly welcomed by our family that has spent >10 days on the road. So, many thanks to Andrea for being so gracious and making us feel so welcome, and we will definitely be reaching out to him again next time we find ourselves in Milan.