Cheti’s apartment is absolutely wonderful and I would stay there again if I got the chance.
To start, Cheti communicated very well, and she was very flexible when we arrived late. She greeted us with enthusiasm and helped to carry my suitcase up the stairs. The apartment is at the top of the building (4th floor for Americans, and I think it’s considered 3rd floor for Europeans).
She made sure we knew where everything was, how everything worked, the best places to go, and even marked things in red to make it easy for guests who have no idea what they’re doing (me). That was particularly handy on the washing machine.
We paid for the air conditioning in early September and we’re very glad we did. The windows are all double windows, so it not only kept the cool air inside, but it minimized the noise from outside. There’s a bar maybe 6 feet from the building entrance, so this was crucial. It also made the apartment totally pitch black once the lights were turned off at night, which made it very easy to fall asleep.
Everything was very clean and adorable, including the bathroom. The shower was not complicated; it was easy to find a warm temperature and the water pressure was neither a fire hose nor a dripping faucet. There are also vanity lights in the bathroom which were great for getting ready.
The apartment is very close to everything and outside of our initial taxi from the train station, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted. There’s a grocery store nearby, bars, cafes, a fresh produce stand, and obviously the Duomo. You really don’t have to go far to find everything you want or need, and Cheti has marked it all down in a super handy binder that she left in the kitchen.
Again, I had an absolutely wonderful time at Cheti’s apartment and the only thing I’d change is the length of my stay.