Gianpaolo and his mother were excellent hosts. They let us know that they were there if we needed anything but also gave us privacy too (they live next door). The apartment is much more than a "place to stay". It is spacious, clean, comfortable, and quaint. We are sorry we didn't get a chance to sit outside on the lovely patio. Great location and very quiet at night. We appreciated the basket of fruit that was left for us too!