We stayed in this historic-center apartment for three months this spring. It was a good space for the two of us, although it can sleep four. It is a modernized space in a building built in 1700. The living, dining, kitchen area is very pleasant and well-equipped. It has two beautiful windows onto the street. One bedroom, with its own street window, is on the level of the living area. The other is above it and accessed by a spiral staircase. We opted for the lower bedroom. There are other tenants, but the building is very quiet.
Michele, the landlord, is a fabulous man. You could not ask for better. He lives across the street, and if there was an issue, he'd text, "I'll be there in 10 minutes." He picked us up from the station when we arrived, and would do the same if we took a trip. He knows all about Parma and the province (which is a great place) and, indeed, he's been everywhere in Italy. We will miss him --- meeting him on the street, chit-chatting, etc.
The neighborhood is great. The duomo and famous Baptistry are a 5 or 6 minute walk away. There is a superior old-fashioned grocery/general store around the corner (The Amici Market) which sometimes sems like a community center. There is a nice bread store (Pane Piu'), a health food store (Ceres), and, of, course, cafes. It is a real neighborhood.
We never had a car in Italy, but, if you are a cyclist, once you learn how to ride out of town, the country south of Parma is rich and exquisite and "big sky". There are many castles as destinations. The area also provides access to the Passo di Cisa and the Passo del Bocco from which there is downhill access to the coast of Liguria. This can be done in a day if you take the train back to Parma. Note: north of Parma is trafficked and industrial/commercial gritty.
Last, we found internet connections not as strong as in the USA.
We had a great time! Thank you, Michele.