Our host's mother, Laura, made me feel very welcome. She let me practice my Italian (mille grazie) and let me know where the nearest supermarkets were which was a great help! Maps, phrase books and guide books were all on the shelf to peruse and the flat couldn't be more central being only 10 minutes from the station and a few minutes from the duomo. My boyfriend and I found the room to be spacious and very comfortable and are already missing our stay! Grazie Carolina e Laura :)