Overall our stay was very satisfying. Before we showed up, I contacted the host to inform him that our arrival corresponded with my fiancee's 40th birthday. I asked him whether it would be possible to buy fresh flowers beforehand, have them displayed in the apartment with a lovely note...a nice little surprise for my lady. Not only did Gaetano agree to get the flowers; his very sweet assistant (Francesca) bought us both a nice little gift, included with the flowers, as well as a endearing note. It was very thoughtful and welcoming--a nice introduction to the city and the apartment.

So far as the lodging, it is basic and mostly sufficient: clean, well-stocked, easy to access, with a bed you can comfortably sleep in. I guess the only challenge is the size of the bathroom--everything is a little cramped in there, including the shower and the toilet. If one is not bothered by such things, staying there will be just fine. If one needs a spacious bathroom, etc., you might want to find another flat.

Our last evening our hot water heater broke and we had only cold water in the place. Both Francesca and Gaetano were immediately at the apartment once we called and labored to fix the problem as soon as possible. In the meantime, both offered to take us to their private homes to bathe with hot water. Although we declined, we both thought the offer was very hospitable, and overall were satisfied with the way the unfortunate situation was handled. They were very sweet and apologetic.

The location is only 5-10 minutes walk to the center of town, in a charming residential neighborhood inside the city.

Overall, I recommend Gaetano's apartment, it is good value for the price.