I didn't actually get to meet with Antonio, but I met with one of his family members who was extremely accommodating and friendly! Also, email and other correspondence with both of them were very pleasant and professional.

The description of the space and photos are fairly accurate, and the neighborhood is incredibly convenient and just the right amount of privacy/access. It's 30 seconds away from a local vaporetto and main street, but tucked away so there's not too much noise. The train station is also only about a 10 minute walk (depending on the crowds).

Notes:
It's an attic, so it's hot, especially in August. There's also five flights of steep stairs to climb and four doors to open every time you come back at the end of the day, which I welcome as a workout, but some may not be so keen.

Leaving the window open (tilted) helps a bit during the night, as there is a cool breeze, but be mindful that some insects might fly in! I used this electricity-powered insect repellent provided by the host, which seemed to work for the most part. I didn't have a huge problem with bugs during my stay because I mostly kept the windows closed at night, but it was very warm, and I often woke up in the morning sweating. The AC is a bit counterintuitive since you have to leave the window open to let out the fat exhaust tube - plus it's noisy. The great things about the early morning is the breeze and view of the rooftops. That's when I open the window completely and turn on the fan in the wetbath for ventilation.

The wetbath has no shower stall. The shower is okay, but the water takes a while to heat up and it has a relatively low flow. I just took quick cold showers since it was hot anyways - it was refreshing! Sometimes some bugs like to hang out in the drain, but a little cleaner fluid does the trick (not too much though since the smell is very strong).

The kitchen is my favorite! The fridge/freezer, gas camper stove, and rack to hang pots and stuff work great. I recommend cooking and packing lunch every day. You'll save so much money and it's great to cook in the mornings and evenings - just keep the window open - I think the kitchen fan doesn't work. Local grocery stores (BILLA and coop) and bakeries/butchers recommended by the host are also fantastic!

Antonio provides maps and guides, outlet converter, coffee, towel, basic spices/olive oil, paper towels. I added plastic wrap and hand-washing detergent to the mix.

Overall, Antonio's apartment is great for a single person/student, who enjoys day-to-day living rather than luxury vacationing. I was able to do laundry and hung it on the shutters - if only there was a clothes line haha! I greatly enjoyed wandering on peaceful mornings and had some wonderful afternoon naps! I also really like all the books!