I had never considered an apartment rental in Europe and was somewhat apprehensive about the possibility of potential problems. I researched companies that could provide this service and received positive feedback about Airbnb. Next Step was to find an apartment in Rome and I discovered a place called Spanish Steps Luxury Suite and immediately knew it was “the one”. I communicated with the owner Michela who was very responsive to all my questions. It was a beautiful apartment, in a fabulous location, with plenty of space (1 bedroom, 1 loft and 2 bathrooms!). The neighborhood had everything we needed and it also had a grocery store, which is difficult to find in Rome. Walking distance to the metro was an added plus, even though you could walk to most neighborhoods within 5-20 minutes. Michela was GREAT to work with and I’m still jealous that she has such a gorgeous apartment in such a lovely city! Airbnb is the way to go; they communicate with you on a regular basis and comforted any fears I had that I would be confused about the process. I look forward to using them again.