Sandra was a fantastic host - left us a really nice selection of basics in the fridge on arrival, and she really went out of her way to help us. She has a gorgeous apartment with high ceilings, quality finishing details and lovely furniture and linens (not your usual IKEA stuff). It very much feels like a comfortable home, and it was very pleasing to stay there after so many Airbnbs with all exactly the same furniture and bedding. There is a delightful outdoor seating area and parking next to the house. The apartment is on ground level, which was fortunate for me because I have just broken my foot - but this has made me realize that anyone who has trouble with stairs will appreciate this very nice place.
The apartment is about a 10 minute walk into the old center of the city, and there is a small fruit and veg shop around the corner from the house.
Two notes: there is no air conditioning and there are no ceiling (or other type) fans in the apartment. It was a really hot few days in July while we were there and at times we were a bit uncomfortable. Also, the apartment does have a sofa bed, but this is definitely one of those not-so-comfortable sofa beds, so I probably wouldn't plan to put two adults on it. My kids (who generally seem to be made of rubber) got by, but they complained.
All in all we had a fantastic stay and would definitely come back. Grazie mille Sandra!