Laura is an awesome host. She greeted us at the apartment and let us in an hour early so we wouldn't be stranded in the city with all our luggage. The apartment is very comfortable -- large bed upstairs with a/c and a shower that takes some Macgyver-ing but works great once you get the hang of it.
The view from the rooftop deck is SPECTACULAR. We enjoyed a glass of wine (provided by Laura) on the deck as we watched the sunset by the Duomo. Everything is within walking distance -- and I mean like a 5 minute walk to almost everything including our favorite restaurant La Giostra which is just 2 minutes away.
I would highly recommend staying at Laura's!