We stayed in Stefano and Giovanni's apartment in mid-November, on our return from a European trip. We were unfamiliar with Milan, and were very pleased to have chosen this location. The Navigli is a lovely area of pedestrian streets,and provides a restful place to come home to, in a busy city such as Milan. There were many delightful art shops and bistros ( I loved the Confit Goose at the Converzatione), and during our short stay we still did not see everything. The butcher shop, which also sells smallgoods and cheeses, just a short walk down the street, was amazing. Transport is straight forward with both the metro and subway very close. We arrived very late on a rainy afternoon, as our earlier train had been cancelled. Although we had to wait quite a while for the hosts to be able to let us in ( which was a bit tricky with suitcases in tow), we were happy to sit in a local bistro and have a wine and a bit to eat.
The apartment is newly renovated, and has very easy access via a modern lift. It is also within a secure complex, and had a lovely view of the Navgli and the church, from the bedroom balcony. We did need to contact the owners a couple of times, as we did not know how to turn on the heating or the hot water.We also had difficulty logging in to the wifi. However Giovanna was helpful and would come and fix any issues quickly. Because this is a relatively new renovation, the apartment feels a bit minimalist, but I'm sure that with feedback, and as information is included in the welcome booklet, that this will sort itself out. For anyone looking for an interesting place to stay close to the centre of Milan, I would definately recommend Stefano and Giovanna's apartment.