Serena was a warm, kind, and gracious host. Always reachable, attentive, and quick with responses, she made the transition of living in her place very easy and effortless. Upon meeting her for the key pick-up, she welcomed me and patiently took the time to show me all the features of her lovely home. Also, Serena composed a list of various phone numbers (i.e. calling a taxi), which proved helpful when not from the city.
Pleasantly surprised, the apartment appears much larger in reality than in the photos. The vibrant and modern décor and recent renovations made the place feel fresh and new. Situated in an older, historical Italian building, the unit is full of charm. I loved how the large windows made the apartment and bright and sunny, and opened up to a peaceful, yet quiet garden courtyard. Serena provided plenty of amenities to make you feel comfortable and never without anything while visiting Milan. Storage space for clothing and my shoes was more than sufficient, given I was staying in Milan for a total of 3 months.
The apartment is situated in a great location in heart of the city. Metro is about 10 minute-walk, but trams are right outside the door. Often I would walk to the Duomo area, which only took 30 minutes. Supermarkets are very close to the unit, 3-5 minute-walk. Originally, I was only planning to stay in Serena’s home for 1 month, but I loved her place so much, I extended my stay for a total of 75 days. When I return to Milan, I will definitely be staying here again and I highly recommend her home.