Francesco was excellent in replying to emails and enquiries ... and was very patient waiting for my arrival: Trenitalia delays meant that I arrived in Milano two hours later than anticipated. The small first-floor (there is an elevator) apartment with fold-down double bed is very well-equipped and totally quiet as it looks into an interior courtyard. There are lots of great art and design and architecture books to browse, and also lots of local maps and hints on where to go and where to eat. Its location is ideal and guests can stroll (or take the Metro) to the Duomo, La Scala Theatre etc ... and even to the superb Castle Sforza if you are energetic. Do not miss strolling down to the old canal area - Navigli - SW from Francesco's apartment. I planned a three-day visit ... which became a five-day visit ... and then a six day visit to enable me to go to La Scala for the opera. Francesco's apartment is in a great location, is well-equipped, is very quiet and very safe ... and there are tons of good eating places nearby.