My WhatsApp exchange with the owners of the flat:
“A ‘Thank You’ to both of you, for making our first day ever in Milan quite pleasant!
Yesterday and our slumber at your flat was perfect!👌🏼
We slept like GOOD babies the entire evening, through the rain and thunder, and arose at...
...10:42!!!😱
The bed and its dressings were so cozy, the windows closed with the shades closed made for a soundproof room, and the temperature was spot on.
The tour of SMdG and Leonardo’s vineyard was very informative and to see the Last Supper in its glory was breathtaking. I don’t think that you had anything to do with the painting (although I’m not sure, as everything else that you and [your partner] have touched has turned to gold ie the flat), but if I were you I would suggest it as a must-see for any Milan visitor.
We like to walk, so I am very happy that we didn’t arrange for a car; it would have sat unused until tomorrow. Using Google Maps, getting around here is quite easy, people are very friendly and seem to have patience with our broken Italian...
Anyway, against your and a friend who is familiar with the area’s recommendations for dinner, because we were spent, chose to dine downstairs.
Don’t suggest it.
Ever.
Basta.
And the wine we purchased at CarreFour was non-drinkable (we poured the ENTIRE bottle down the drain after 1 SIP each!), but that isn’t CarreFour nor Milan’s fault; just a bad choice for us (my husband is a wine collector, so we’re a bit spoiled).
This day brings us the tour of the catedral and it’s Rooftops and a (hopefully) lovely dinner at Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia; this should be a MUCH better evening) and tomorrow we will do lunch at Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone, a suggestion from a friend (thoughts?) before we take off to visit our cousin who lives on Lake Como.
Did not plan too much, I knew that we would need to adjust (jet lag), but I/we will return and hope that you’ll have availability for us next time.
You guys have been great!
Grazie😘😘”
The owners met up with us on our last day and took us to one of their favorite enotecas which we were 100% satisfies with.
The owners were “within 1hour responsive to any questions, offered many other suggestions and, golly, we just love them!
Will NEVER need now choose another flat in Milan as long as this one is available.
Grazieeeeeeeee e CiaoCiao! 😘😘