Everything was great from the web right through to meeting Phil on his Vespa outside the apartment, punctual and very friendly.
It's exactly as per the photos and is in very good condition. It has a well designed, good quality and stylish interior equipped with everything we needed. Clean and quiet but in the heart of a vibrant area crammed with artisan shops, cafes and restaurants. There are no exterior windows but a delightful internal mini courtyard instead. Very safe and benign atmosphere at night, kids out playing in the squares, lots of local families eating out, etc. At first might seem slightly shabby if all the shop shutters are down as they're all grafitti'd and there are street bins aplenty but once you realise that the graffiti is urban art and is confined to the shutters - and it disappears when the shops open, then all is good. Easy walking to metro, trains, etc. Couldn't have been better with really excellent "20 things to do" guides and apartment bible provided by Phil and Fiona.