Not gonna sugar-coated it: if stairs or hills are a challenge for you, this apartment definitely will be as well. But if you can handle both, you will feel your efforts are richly rewarded each time you return to this wonderful, wonderful space. Every cup of coffee, glass of wine, or snack enjoyed on that little deck felt like a well-deserved treat!
Lorenzo is as helpful and gracious a host as his apartment is impressive. He had a taxi waiting for us when it was time to leave, and helped us with our bags when we arrived and when we departed. His "tip sheet" answered all of our questions and provided some appreciated recommendations for nearby places to dine. All in all, a bit of pain for a lot of gain!