Maria's apartment is in a great location beside the Naviglio Grande. Unfortunately the whole building is covered in scaffolding and a large Martini advert so you can't see the canal from the windows or balcony.
Maria was a considerate host and had provided milk, juice, water, fruit and vegetables aswell as breakfast cereal for me which was wonderful as I arrived too late to stop.
The apartment is close to the metro stop PTA Genova which is on the green metro line. There are lots of great bars and restaurants all around the canal and although it was very busy in the evenings the sound was not intrusive.