The apartment has a great location next to Duomo, but is in a very touristy area. We saved money because we were able to walk most places, within a mile of many things.
The apartment itself is very old - walls were patchy, leaking AC unit, door handles fell out, shower handle was not secured, and the furnishings (bed, couches) are very worn in. We stayed at the height of a heat wave, so AC power didn’t feel cool enough.
I recommended to the host to create a manual for apartment. We had an issue with the washing machine because a previous user got their items all tangled in the drum and jammed up when used it. We spent 2 hours at night trying to fix it, and luckily it was resolved. I was afraid it would have been an issue otherwise.
Frederik is a very nice host who is very responsive and communicative. While he was examining the machine, he was more considerate and didn’t not get angry or loud, and was trying to understand the situation.
I like supporting local businesses - but do think the apt probably could use an upgrade at some point.