Marco's brother, Fabio, was there at the apartment ready to greet us. We arrived a little early, but he made sure he was able to accommodate us one way or another. He gave us tips on places to eat in the area that we gladly accepted. All of his recommendations were FANTASTIC.

As far as the property goes, there isn't a better place to stay in Rome. Hands down. The location is 3 minutes from Pantheon, 5 minutes from Piazza Navona, 10 minutes from Campo De Fiori, and even close enough to walk to the Vatican if you'd like.

It's small, but has all the amenities you'll need to survive. A refridgerator, a washing maching, great water pressure to wash off the inevitable pools of sweat after a day walking the streets of rome, and hundreds of shops nearby, including both touristy locations and high-end Italian fashion.

Every visit I make to Rome will be one where I reach out to Marco and Fabio to see if their residence is available.