The first piece of advice: If you are overweight, don't stay here because Roberto's apartment is small. You won't make it up the stairs to the sleeping loft. You also have to be able to walk a long distance to get into the historic center. 2 miles one way. We loved all the walking, we loved being in a real neighborhood and we loved this apartment. It's small, well appointed and the bathroom has a fan. A necessity in Europe. Beatrice, Roberto's assistant, is very helpful.