Our apartment was very comfortable, clean, and had a great shower in the bathroom - the best shower we had anywhere in Tuscany. Our host, David, was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Our apartment was on the top floor and the stairs are very steep. However, it is located near the bottom of the hill coming from the train so you don't have to drag your luggage up the hill. When coming out of the tunnel from the train, you can easily miss the left turn on a very teeny tiny street, more like a little alleyway. If you get to the main street, you've gone too far - double back and you'll see the tiny street. One level above us was a kitchenette and terrace - both common areas for other apartments in the bldg. If you don't mind climbing up another flight, the terrace has a lovely view of the Ligurian Sea and is a nice place to sit for a night cap or cup of tea. You can hear the train from inside the room, but it didn't bother us. I highly recommend this lovely place and the friendly host, as long as you're okay with hearing the train and the steep stairs inside the building.