First of all, Francesco was extremely communicative, helpful, patient, and kind. He met my sweetie and me, let us in, and then drove with me to a nearby garage where he has a space (at about 1/3 the cost of other nearby garages) and then helped me carry our luggage back to the apartment. Parking is difficult mainly because the location is incredibly convenient & central, just off Largo Cairole/Cairole Castello metro stop, across from the Sforzesco Castle and Parco Sempione, and a 10-minute walk to the Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
The apartment itself is as pictured, and was great for us. The kitchen isn't extremely well-stocked with every utensil and tool if you're planning on making fancy meals but it is still plenty well-equipped. The nice, big bathroom has a modern shower that's a little high-tech for me but it's a tiny complaint. And finally, the stairs to the loft are steep and one must be mindful of one's head going up to bed. But the bed was lovely and the space perfect and intimate for us... I only note that it might be intimidating to someone older or with physical challenges.
All in all, I whole heartedly recommend Francesco and his apartment; it is a lovely spot, in an incredible location, and he showed us great hospitality.