Before our trip even started, Isabella reached out with a list of recommendations of places to eat and approximate times/prices to get to her place. She met us at her apartment and marked out the places we should check out as well.
The apartment is located in a less touristy part of town, though close to a tourist site. The nearby market, while nowhere as large as the Mercado Centrale, was more than sufficient. People didn't speak much English there, but it felt more authentic and people were still welcoming. We got some lovely coffee, cheeses, and fruit there.
Check out Bacco Nudo around the corner (also no English there), where you can fill up a bottle of wine for 2 to 4 Euros. Take that bottle up to Piazzale Michelangelo for a beautiful picnic.
The apartment is spacious with a very comfortable bed and just generally very beautiful. The bathroom is large. I would have loved to take advantage of the outdoor space, but it was a little chilly for that. The apartment is well stocked and we drank a lot of the coffee she left for us.
Isabella also checked in via the app to make sure we didn't need anything, and offered to help call a cab for us.
Lovely place, lovely host!