If you want to stay in a place where you know the host cares about you, not just as a paying guest, but as a person, then this is it. Gabriele is a wonderful human being, and he went out of his wa to make sure I had a great time, including picking me up from the station and helping me get some pain killers because I had a terrible toothache, (speaking of which, as an FYI, I advice you not to do any tooth related surgeries just before you travel!)
The apartment is located in a lovely residential area which is about a 30 min walk from the Duomo so you dont get to deal with the crazy tourists and can retire to peace and quiet after a hectic day. Amenities such as pharmacies, taxi cabs, bars are about a 5 min walk away.
I was a solo female traveler and felt absolutely safe staying with Gabriele.