Raffaele was very welcoming and the room and apartment was exactly as described. The courtyard was very pretty and a serene escape from the busy streets. It's too bad that it rained 3 out of the 4 days I was there! Raffaele was ready with a cup of tea and cake whenever I left the room, and his two cats were also very welcoming presences. I would definitely recommend this BnB to anyone looking for a place for a short or longer stay. It's conveniently located, less than a 20 minute walk to the historic center, and next to Piazza Beccaria where there is a bus that can take you straight to the train station. Raffaele and I chatted about cats and schools (we are both teachers). Overall, a wonderful stay, and I can't wait to go back again!