The apartment was as beautiful as it appeared on airbnb--maybe even more so. Although on a busy corner (in a quite convenient neighborhood), the windows were very high quality and provided very good soundproofing if listening to the Italian life at night is not your desire. I personally like the bells and vespas and probably would have left the windows open even more if it were not for the inevitable mosquito or two. The fresh flowers that were provided were a nice touch, and Elizabeth handled all our needs and requests with smiles and efficiancy. Although I read and speak conversational Italian pretty well and have dealt with several Italian washers in the past, the combination washer-dryer defeated me in the end, so I would advise instructions in English in the future. We got our laundry washed sometimes but not dried, dried sometimes but not washed, and sometimes dried twice or washed twice, but I have to admit the amusement value made up for any inconvenience. I would not hesitate to return and in fact look forward to it.