One word, and that would be "perfect"! The apartment is neat, clean, well equipped with hot water, heater, cooking utensils, herbs and condiments of course, not forgetting our Italian Christmas cake and sparkling wine waiting for us at home, all prepared by Carlo himself! The wooden floor makes the apartment just like home! We spent Christmas in Milan and glad we booked Carlo's apartment as it was cozy especially during winter, with tea sachets and illy coffee ready in the kitchen for your own use!

Nearby the apartment there's a restaurant personally recommended by Carlo in his books (yes, he's got a list of places, entertainment, restaurants etc all nicely kept in a clear folder for all of you!) and we tried Osteria Borsieri and Little Italy, both quaint and unique on it's own and we love the neighborhood accent that we would never have experienced if we stayed at a hotel!

More important facts abt the apartment, (1) if you're booking this apartment, make sure you've got a light luggage or not too bulky carry-ons. Apartment is on the 4th floor (incl. ground floor) and Carlo was kind enough to help me with my 25kg suitcase, thank god! There's no lift but don't worry, some 3 minute exercise will get you through! (2) it's about 7-8 minutes walk to the metro or railway station (good for travelers whose next destination is the airport), Malpensa express departs here too!

Otherwise, this apartment is my top choice when I'm back in Milan again!