Maria Laura could not have been more gracious or sweet in her reception of us when we arrived. She greeted us as if we were old family friends, accompanying us as we searched out a parking spot nearby, only a block away from the apartment.

The apartment itself is stunning - no other way to put it. Large, open, high windows, a great view of sun kissed rooftops and a large bathroom and kitchen with coffee, juices and a few other snacks and cookies when we arrived. The place is decorated tastefully and with great rustic style and splashes of color. It may just rank as the best place I have stayed at on an airbnb rental.

The location is ideal - a short few minutes walk to the historic center, which is about as magical a place as any I have seen in the world. This is one of those extraordinary places that has so much character and charm that you marvel at every turn and street corner. I only half joked on my way out, that I would start looking to buy a place here if I could.

Food places nearby cater to every need as well as a cobble street charm and endless cafe and street tables to people watch and or gasp at the winding, historical roads.

Beautiful place. Beautiful people.

I cannot recommend them highly enough.