Elsa’s apartment (this one, anyway) is truly lovely and more comfortable than you might imagine from the photos. Both the sofa and the bed were very comfortable for me, at 6 feet two inches, and the well preserved original paintings on the ceiling and walls, as well as the original tiles—all from 1854–really make the place very special. Fourteen foot ceilings and thick stone walls insulated the place against both heat and cold and ensures that there was always plenty of air circulation during our stay during the months of April and May.
Situated just at the edge of the main historic district, close enough to be really convenient to walk on in but far enough away to ensure solitude, when necessary, this was an ideal location for us. It’s also an easy walk over the bridge to Gaia, and on up to the monastery/convent situated high above the river for a spectacular sunset or sunrise view.
There was only one minor drawback which regards electrical outlets. It’s a very old building, so it was hard to keep things charged and a little hard to get enough light to read in the evening. Small price (figuratively speaking) to pay for a truly lovely place to stay.