Vasco's apartment is in a fantastic location for exploring the Navigli area with the beautiful canals, numerous little restaurants and bars, shopping, and nightlife. We would recommend NOT having a car. Everything is walkable so don't bother renting a car. If you must drive, leave your car at one of the public parking garages while you explore the city. You won't need it, and it will save a lot of hassle if you plan to use the convenient public transportation system - the trams are fun! You can park close to the apartment in paid public parking.
The apartment was spotless when we arrived. You might think it would be noisy because it is literally steps away from the canal and all the activity that goes with it. But it's actually quite peaceful. It is inside a courtyard which effectively eliminates most of the noise. We are light sleepers, and we didn't have any problem getting a good night's rest here. The bed was comfortable, the shower was nice, with soap and shampoo provided.
The apartment is small, which is typical of a city apartment, but has everything one would need for a stay of any duration. People who have mobility issues may wish to go elsewhere, though, because this apartment is on two levels, joined by a small spiral staircase. It can't be helped and is something that one should expect in a historic place. There are many little personal touches here that make it feel homey, while retaining a bit of the historic character of the place.
Vasco was great with communication from start to finish. We unfortunately had to stay one day less than we had originally planned. Our flight times were changed by the airline. We let him know ahead of the stay, and he was very gracious and understanding about this, and refunded that day immediately. We were impressed by this. Sometimes things happen that are beyond one's control and it's nice when other people don't add to the problem by being nasty!
All in all, we had a great stay here, and we'd recommend this stay without hesitation. If we come to Milan for further exploration, we'd be happy to stay here again.