Sergio was so helpful in orienting us to the city of Milan, and the great neighborhood we stayed in. The apartment was very livable, but really no storage for hanging clothes, as he already had all the closets full of stuff. The garden terrace is fantastic, and we would have used it but for the 90 degree F heat that made outside unbearable. Also, it surprised me that there was such a mosquito problem in the center of the city - certainly not what I have experienced here in Boston or other large cities that we visit. You do need to be in good shape staying at the apartment, as it is a five floor walk-up. The location of the apartment is fantastic. It is a 10 (leisurely) minute walk to the Duomo square and La Scala Opera House, with lots of shopping, people-seeing, grocery stores, and restaurants among all the historic places.