The fantastic location of this little gem puts you right in the middle of the action, with a front door that opens on souvenir shops and restaurants galore. It's a touristy area, but we didn't find it too noisy at all. We loved hearing accordion music from the balcony, which was also the perfect place for a morning espresso. So charming.
However, this place will not be for everyone-- if you are claustrophobic or cannot handle five flights of steep stairs with your luggage (the bottom flight of which does not have a railing), this is not an advisable location for you. The stairs were a bit difficult and by the top the building rocks in the wind like you're aboard a ship. The bedroom is so small that the doors don't really open and we also had a very hard time figuring out the washing machine.
The staff was helpful though and the living room was quite cute, not to mention the thoughtful gift basket of local goods. So all in all, a delightful place, it just won't be for everyone!