While there were some issues, we had a lovely 2 month stay. Barbara, host and home owner, was incredibly responsive and worked hard to solve each problem that arose. Brava!
PROS: 1. Excellent location: The house is about a 1 mile walk uphill from the Porta Romana city gate, which we enjoyed; there’s a cafe across the street and restaurants fairly nearby. 2. It’s a pretty building and currently there’s no one living on the floors below and above the apartment. 3. You can park your car for free on the street 4. The house is spacious. 5. The beds were comfortable. 6. There’s good internet (though difficult to get Wifi in back bedrooms) 7. Pretty backyard area with BBQ.
CONS: 1. For such a nice home, we expected the appointments to be more considered and of better quality. i.e. the dining table seats only six, the IKEA bed quilts lack duvet covers, the kitchen is minimally equipped, etc. 2. The house is a bit tired, and not in great repair: water damage and mold on the ceiling in the LR and one BR (now painted over), heating system broke twice during our winter stay, very vintage bathrooms, etc. 3. Although a fireplace is advertised, it does not work. 4. Unattractive and inactive seat lift up the main stairwell.
Overall a pleasant place; we made ourselves comfortable and enjoyed our stay.