Francesca was absolutely amazing! She was super sweet and helped me with everything. I had been to London and bought shoes for my wedding that were taking up space in my bag, and she brought me to the ups place and did all the talking so I could send them home, as I don't speak any Italian. She also arranged for a taxi to bring me to the airport, and had looked at the transportation options and found which was cheapest. She had maps and showed me where things were, like the school I was attending. She truly went well above and beyond, and I'm really happy to have met her.

The apartment was cozy and adorable with plenty of space. The bedroom ceilings are low (not a problem for me) but if you're over like six feet, remember to duck. There are also a lot of stairs that are somewhat uneven, so if you have a physical disability, I'd be extra careful, or perhaps try elsewhere. It was awesome being able to do laundry, which meant I didn't have to pack as much. She left fruit and an assortment of tea and coffee, which was nice. It was a great place, made even better by a perfect host!