Last year I started coordinating with Elena via email. She was very easy to work with and gave me a positive impression as to what to expect at the apartment. My wife and I arrived at the apartment in the late afternoon. A telephone call to Giovanni, her father, resulted in his arrival at the apartment within a few minutes. Giovanni was great! He explained how and where I could park off the street, the procedure for entering the building and the apartment. Once in the apartment he thoroughly explained everything from how to recycle, cook, set the temperature, to using the television remote. He also advised that I should contact him should I have any issue or question. His input during our stay helped make it a great experience. The apartment with two bedrooms, two baths, a salon, complete kitchen, dining area, and two balconies was in good condition, clean, well furnished, and roomy which was perfect for a week's stay. It was perfect for the two of us and with everything for a family I am sure it would be great for them as well. The apartment is within a five minute walk of the train station, a block off the seaside, a few blocks from downtown and supermarkets. We met Elena later during our stay and like Giovanni, she was very personable and helpful. This apartment was the prefect location for us as we traveled by train to Portofino and Cinque Terre which were only minutes away via train. On a couple of days we simply strolled along the seaside and through the town. Both my wife and I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity! As I stated earlier, Giovanni and Elena were wonderful hosts and if in Sestri Levante in the future, I would make every effort to stay with them!!