Paolo's place in Milano was a wonderful breath of fresh air. It is located just a block off of the Navigli district, which is a super vibrant area full of people eating and drinking on patios in the afternoons and evenings, and quite quiet in the mornings. Even though it is a bit noisy on the canal in the evenings, I didn't hear a sound from the house. The Metro station is nearby, but walking through the streets to get where you are going is also easy and scenic.
I was travelling for work, but tired of the regular hotels I was looking for something a little more homey, and found it at Paolo's. The rustic coziness is charming and the space is maximized well to be very comfortable, with cool art pieces warming up the space as well. It was also handy to have the stove and fridge to make food for when I didn't feel like eating out.
Paolo himself was very helpful in helping me find my way from the airport on the train and through the metro, and was available to guide me when I wondered down a wrong turn and couldn't find the place.
I saw a review which mentioned noise from the neighbour's construction, but there was no construction at all while I was there. It was quite peaceful and I would 100% recommend staying here to anyone who was considering it.