We could not have asked for a better apartment and host in Milan. Giovanni's apartment was a short two blocks away from the metro. Easily accessible to the Duomo, and other Milan sites. Lots of little places to eat and drink near by.
Giovanni's apartment was by far the coolest place we have ever stayed in. It feels brand new, incredibly clean, and very tastefully decorated. He is a big fan of retro/vintage memorabilia. We spent a good 30 - 60 minutes just walking around looking at all of his decorations. The wifi is fast, and he provides you with Satellite tv if you want to watch it and relax. There is a small lift that makes getting to the 4th floor very easy. Visit Excelsor bakery downstairs. The staff are incredibly nice ad accommodating! Giovanni gave us many tips and suggestions for the area, including little known places to grab good food and drinks for cheap! He was very responsive by email and text message.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in Milan. Giovanni is a great host, and we appreciate everything he did for us. He even offered suggestions for Venice/Florence (our next stops)!