Silvia responded within minutes to our last-minute request to reserve, and was at the apartment to greet and orient us when we arrived a little after 6pm. The apartment is absolutely wonderful -- open and light, with a soaring timber ceiling, a front porch equipped with a table and chairs, french doors opening on to 2 balconies, lots of windows and stunning views. The mezzanine (loft) bedroom feels like a regular room, not an afterthought -- the ceiling is high, no hunching required and no concerns about hitting one's head on the rafters (we are 5 ft. 10 inches tall). The kitchen has lots of counter space for prep and a wood stove in addition to a full-size electric oven and induction burners. The bathroom is roomy and the water pressure in the shower is perfect.
In terms of amenities, Silvia has thought of everything -- from plenty of towels and 2 pillows/person in the master bedroom to toiletries and the most well-equipped kitchen of any AirBnB we have ever stayed in. We tend to cook dinners in while travelling and didn't miss a single thing in Silvia's kitchen -- from a good selection of pots and pans and bakeware to a salad spinner and any cooking utensil you can think of, plus good sharp knives, you'll find it in Silvia's kitchen.
For hikers the location is perfect -- there are a couple of good walks just out the village, and a not-too-long drive leads to an infinite number of hikes, good restaurants and shopping in the valley.
In short, this is a new-feeling, stylish and well-furnished apartment in a great location. We've paid twice Silvia's per-night charge for a lot less (unfortunately). We hope to return next year.