Saverio is the proverbial gracious host. I booked with only a few weeks out, and he quickly responded to my request and then to my many subsequent emails and questions. He was in contact up until my date of arrival, and when I arrived at his flat, he helped me settle in and then took me on a mini tour of the neighbourhood, including to the Vodafone to get a SIM card for my phone - for which he had checked on the store hours for me in advance to confirm it would be open.

The flat itself is beautifully decorated and immaculate, with such beautiful detail pieces and an air that makes you feel immediately at home. It also has plenty of space, including a double bed that isn't reflected in the pictures, and all the amenities you would need, with sufficient space to breathe. I also had the best pastry of my entire stay in Italy at a little cafe bar that he recommended to me.

Note that the flat is about a 15 minute bus ride from the city centre; however, there is a bus stop right outside his building, with a bus that goes straight into the core, so it's relatively to get to where the principal tourist attractions are.

All in all, the flat was beautiful and Saverio was always accessible and helpful before and during my stay. It was an absolute pleasure to meet and engage with him, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his space to anyone who wants an apartment a little bit further away from the hustle and bustle of the city core.

Thanks again for everything, Saverio! Ciao!