Monica's flat is most certainly charming! It is extremely spacious, with high ceilings, a large living room, 2 bathrooms, and a nice sized bedroom. The apartment was clean and lovely when we arrived! It is beautifully decorated and painted, it is clear Monica has taken a lot of care in making it very welcoming; it really felt like home. Having 2 bathrooms really made everything so much easier, and the water pressure was great! The kitchen is perfect, although we didn't use it much, considering there are so many amazing restaurants close by! The location is perfect; close to everything, but far enough away that we weren't surrounded by tourists all the time. The bar on the corner, La Boite, is a great place for morning espresso, and the shops along the main street that lead to the city center are a little off the beaten path, and not quite as touristy as the rest of town.
Monica's son, Ranieri, kept in touch when we arrived at the airport, and met us at the flat, where he ever so kindly assisted with our bags. The flight of stairs is not too bad, but we truly appreciated the help! There is a binder on the kitchen table with information about the apartment, which was informative and helpful. They also have business cards for local places that they recommend. Monica checked in with us during our stay to make sure everything was going well, which was very nice. I would absolutely love to stay in her apartment again, I cannot say enough good things!
I will note, there is another bar on the block that gets busy at night, people congregate downstairs, and there is some outside noise. You generally cannot hear it inside the bedroom, but it can be a little annoying if you are hanging out or sleeping in the living room. However, it would not dissuade me from staying at her place again, it was a fantastic experience!