First, Maria was a great host who communicated very well at all stages of the stay!
Second, we stayed in a few other Airbnb’s within Italy during our 9 days, and there are two things that might set this place apart from others in Milan:
(1) The apartment building has an elevator! While this might not seem like a big deal, if you are traveling with kids and have large suitcases, it makes a big difference in moving in and out! My assumption is that since there are a lot of multi-story buildings in the city with businesses on the ground floor and living areas above, your odds of having a rental on the ground floor are slim. We learned how beneficial this was traveling to other cities where the apartments we rented did NOT have elevators and we found ourselves having to haul heavy luggage up/down 3 - 4 floors of stairs!
(2) Location! This apartment is very close to the main tourist attractions (Duomo, shopping, and museums), and so you really don’t have very far to walk. We did learn to navigate the city via public transportation (both subway and above ground trains), and so being near those main stops was very beneficial.
Overall, Maria’s apartment was modern with up-to-date appliances and amenities. It worked out great for us and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in Milan!