We had a wonderful time at Vasco’s apartment in Milan.

Before arrival, Vasco had given us very detailed instructions of how to get to his apartment using public transportation. Vasco met us at the apartment, even though our train arrived later in the evening. He gave us a warm welcome, and gave us a tour of the apartment and let us know what was available and what responsibilities we had (taking out garbage, don’t turn off the water heater, etc.). He also showed us on a map where we were in relation to other restaurants and areas of interest around Milan. Be sure to ask for his recommendations of where to eat if you wish, as he knows all the best places. He is also very knowledgeable about other areas of Italy, so consult his advice if you are traveling elsewhere in the country.

The apartment is in a great location, with just a short walk from the metro station and the Duomo, but still in a nice residential area, which is less tourist based. (Side note: most of those working in the shops nearby speak very little English, but they were warm and welcoming all the same.) His apartment is on a higher floor, but the building has a small elevator available. The apartment itself is very secure, beautiful (as pictured), and spotlessly clean. It was a great place for us to relax and get our bearings on this trip. He also had plenty of helpful books, maps, brochures, and business cards of nearby places to visit.

In the end, we had a fantastic stay at Vasco’s and would love to do so again in the future!