I stayed at Luca's place this past Saturday (one day).
The room is very comfortable and spacious.
I didn't mind walking to the center (around 10 minutes) at all. I actually liked the location away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Absolutely quiet and great to rest.
Luca was very eager to share his tips about exploring the town.
He recommended Villa Bellini to me and I really enjoyed this cute park. Another thing guys if you wanna get a good flair of the city nightlife is A Putia dell'Ostello. Vibrant, authentic spot to hang out in the evening!