Alessandra wasn't available when we arrived, but her lovely housekeeper met us right on time and explained the apartment as best she could in limited English. When we needed help arranging a cab early Good Friday morning, Alessandra was quick to assist.
Her apartment is very spacious and comfortable for two. I appreciated the simple and bright decor. The apartment's location is amazing, there is so much to see and do nearby. We found a great grocery store near the bridge (3 minutes away), the kitchen was well stocked for cooking at "home." The best restaurant nearby, for us, was Gusto Pizza (30 second walk). A 10-15 minute walk away, but the best of our two week trip, was Coquinarius. There is no shortages of restaurants and cafes at your feet. If you can do the 500 Touring Club wine tasting tour, a short bus ride away, do it!!!
The lowlights- be prepared for five narrow flights of steps. The railing on one was broken during our stay, but a quick fix and not the owner's issue. The apartment wasn't dirty per se, but I felt the floors and shower could use a good scrub down. The towels were very very rough, the linens could use a refresh. It was nice to have a washer, but I had to search online for the manual for it's use. I would have appreciated more of a written guide to the apartment (how to use the dishwasher and washer, where to take trash), where to find a grocery store, etc. to help us settle in for our week's stay.
ALL lowlights aside, I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. It was a great find and we loved it.