Pierluigi’s place was one the best Air BNB experiences I’ve ever had across all variables. Price, location, size, amenities. My boyfriend and I stayed there in mid October 2019 for two weeks and it was essentially our first time in Milan. I am from Spain and he is from America, so we both have different customs in terms of our accommodations. His place was the perfect size, even for American gargantuan standards. Big living room with a kitchen table, full kitchen, L couch, entertainment center, full speed wifi. Full bathroom with a shower and plenty of fresh towels and toiletries. Hot water. Good lighting. Fully stocked fridge that he made clear we had access to its contents. All utensils for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner. No microwave, but there is an oven. The bedroom has ample empty closet and dresser space for clothes and belongings as well as space to place suitcases. Two nightstands surrounding one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in, which is sacrosanct for a weary, jet-lagged traveler. The location is perfect, as well. Navigli, at first blush, seems a little bit seedy. But this neighborhood has a beautiful vibrant personality that you cannot find in the city’s center near the Duomo, which is only a 15-minute brisk walk from Navigli past thrift store, bars, restaurants, and sole proprietorships with gathered, smoking patrons. Moreover, Navigli sits in the center of two rivers and along each river, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, the nightlife absolutely pumping. There must be 30-40 bars and restaurants on both sides with exquisite Italian foods and drinks. The river that runs Ripa Di Porta Ticenese has the classier establishments but both river sides provide excellent night life entertainment. That being said, his apartment is 3-4 blocks from each river, which is the perfect shelter to any noisy commotion when you want to call it in for an early night. Further, there are neighborhood open air flea markets every weekend where you can buy local and authentic arts, crafts, clothing, painting, jewelry, travel mementos. It was a perfect home base, with two sets of keys, safely harbored in a clean community with huge locking front doors, and Pierluigi made himself accessible via his personal cell number for any and all questions throughout. He speaks Italian, Spanish, and English.
So in English: we highly recommend.