Overall it was a very pleasant experience, thank you Tom! Here are some details:
*Our check-in and check-out requests were off the usual hours but Tom managed to accommodate them nevertheless. On arrival our train was super late but again, it all went very smoothly.
*We met Tom in person, he was sweet, fluent in English, and responsive to our texts on phone. Had good suggestions about the neighborhood.
*The place was cute and cozy, appliances worked properly, for cold winter nights it was very well heated. The apartment was very quiet, had ample desk space to work and internet connection was very smooth. All the essentials we needed during our stay were provided.
*The neighborhood appears very safe, quiet and well served. Our g-maps estimated a 20mins walk to train station, and 7mins to the nearest metro stop. The districts of Milan that we were interested in spending time were not exactly in the close neighborhood, however Tom's place was definitely a good choice nevertheless, considering our train times, how well connected it was to the rest of Milan, and actually a lot more neat and affordable than other options in other zones where we have seen more 'life'. Recommended.