Wow! Angela & Carlo’s apartment is the very definition of a hidden gem. The apartment is spacious, spotlessly clean, and comfortable in a perfect part of town. We stayed at the apartment because our travel plans changed to our surprise and we had to spend a few extra days in Milan - the apartment was nicer than any hotel we could have booked and in a great part of town. Angela & Carlo went out of their way to make us feel welcome and helped every step of the way for us to enjoy every minute in Milan. We will definitely be back to Milan soon, and will not hesitate to book this apartment again!
Some details about why our stay was so special (I don’t often write this much, but felt it deserving):
The location - The apartment is in a great location in the southeast corner of Milan, right above a metro station which made it super easy to go anywhere in town within 10 minutes. It’s very easy to get in and out of the area since it is about 15 minutes from Linate airport, or 15 easy minutes from the train station via the Metro. While you can get to Duomo or Centrale areas easily via Metro, we loved exploring the local neighborhood, which felt like the “Real Milan” with hidden gems off the beaten path such some incredible pastry, espresso & gelato shops (gelataria artigianale n 22 is THE BEST). The Fondazione Prada museum and Porta Romana make great trips, and are a short walk away. At night the apartment is quiet and comfortable since it is tucked away slightly from the Main Street so you get a peaceful night’s sleep; it’s the best of both worlds!
The space - The apartment is gorgeous, stylish, and meticulously maintained; we found it extremely comfortable and calming. We loved the hardwood floors, the blue tiled bathroom, the comfortable bed, and the stylish design touches. It is 1 bed + 1 bath with an additional kitchen & sitting room, making it larger (and nicer) than than most high-end hotels. The apartment also comes equipped with air conditioning (a saving grace during Milan summers), which is very rare in my experience. Kitchen is fully equipped and has recycling, trash, and compost options - which we loved as earth-friendly guests. Internet was fast & responsive so you could easily work remote from the apartment.
The hosts - Angela & Carlo have to be the most hospitable and kind hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting through AirBnb. You can tell they love their apartment very much and want you to enjoy it fully to have the best stay possible. For us that included quick & prompt responses on the app whenever we had questions, nearby recommendations for the best food / coffee / pastries, and even going above and beyond to be flexible to a last minute change to our flights. We really didn’t feel like we were at a normal AirBnb, we feel like we were at a friend’s house.
All in all, 10/10! We’ll be back and can’t wait to stay and explore more :)