Valentina is an excellent host - she was very responsive to emails, and was waiting for us at the apartment with a genuinely friendly welcome.
The apartment is exactly as it appears in the listing. Very cute design and terrific use of space with the mezzanine platform. The apartment has a modern kitchen and bathroom, and very nice furnishings including a very comfortable bed.
We loved the Isola neighborhood. It's a cool part of the city, away from tourists, but at the same time an easy walk to the central district. Or even better, get a day subscription to the city bike program (BikeMi) and bike like the locals! There is a bike pick-up/drop-off station within two minutes walk of the apartment!
Valentina provides a great little booklet in the apartment, with her recommendations for the best bars and restaurants in the area, and things to do in Milan. We tried three of her recommendations and all were fantastic. Right next door is Bar Anche which is a great breakfast hangout for a brioche and latte macchiato. Around the corner is Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori, which was a fantastic dinner choice. La Cantinetta is a good place to eat lunch on the small square a couple of blocks north of the apartment.
Can't wait to return to Milan and stay in this apartment again!