We (four of us) had a truly memorable experience of staying for over a week in Milan made possible in the fist instance because of the lovely place - Matteo's apartment - where we stayed. Apt to the description, it's an elegant apartment and is very conveniently located - close to the main city centre, main train station (Milan Central), two subway stations 5-7 minutes walk away, and a well-stocked super market right opposite to the housing block.

Our pre-arrival Mail exchanges were prompt and informative. Had no difficulty in finding the place and getting the keys of the apartment. We had a late check-in, yet had no issues. Matteo's lovely parents have taken us to the apartment, familiarised us with how different systems work in the apartment. It is a very well provided for place with all the modern household amenities, crockery, cutlery etc in place for a comfortable stay. We felt absolutely at home, thereafter for the next eight days.

We would also gratefully acknowledge that Matteo allowed a late check-out by us as our flight is late in the night on the day of our leaving Milan.

All in all, a wonderful stay for us, two couples, to mix business and pleasure at Milan, and to have stayed in a homely environment.

It's our first at Airbnb, and first to live in an apartment instead of in a hotel while travelling outside. A wonderful trip to Milan, Venice, Como and Lugano - each day coming back to Matteo' place, which seemed like a home away from home.