On the plus side: location and price were good. But this place seriously needs a good cleaning, and organizing! I pulled sticky glasses out of the cupboard. There are bits and pieces of like dishes in various cupboards, and one cupboard greeted the senses with the unmistakable door of rancid flour. But as that cupboard also holds various cups you can't avoid using it.

There is no functional coffee maker, despite 3 (filthy) espresso pots. All are lacking the rubber seal. To me providing a way of making coffee is a fairly basic expectation of tourists.

I hung my dresses in a closet that had cleaning supplies on open shelves right next to them and I was careful not to have any of my clothes touch against the cleaning solutions.

The place has a miniature ant infestation..on the bathroom floor, kitchen counters and kitchen floor.

In fairness to Riccardo, I expressed all of this to him before we left, as it is possible that he simply wasn't aware and would appreciate learning this. However, I have received no reply or even acknowledgment from him.

This place is obviously an easy cash grab but clearly the comfort of guests is not a consideration for the owner. With very little effort, time and work, he could turn this place around in which case it could charming.