First of all let me say that all the positive reviews you will read about this apartment are true. Martin is the perfect host and is a mine field of information, he genuinely wants you to enjoy your stay. If you have stayed in Rome before and not tried an apartment then do so this time. We would never go back to staying in a hotel after this, in fact we will always go back to Martins again, if we can. To have the space this place offers in such a busy city is premium and the veranda area makes it a real treat. Its very quiet, we had great sleeps and our 2 kids (15 and 11) were very pleased as there is wifi everywhere. There are lots of places to eat round about that are really good and way cheaper than you will pay in town. There is also a great buzz down at the river at night. You are only a 10 euro taxi ride from the center of town and loads of taxis to be had. Our top tips are:

Take all Martins advice and if he is not available his sister Elizabeth is only too happy to help.

Ask Veronica the house keeper to get in some of your favourite Italian delicacies before you arrive and have lunch up on the veranda before you do anything. You will receive an email offering this service before you leave.

Use Pina the personal tour guide to take you anywhere you want to explore, well worth it. Martin can put in touch with her before you leave. If you are visiting the Vatican don't leave it too late to contact her as you will need to buy entrance vouchers online which will help you skip the queue's.

If like us you like to wander without the aid of a map cause you are rubbish at reading them then bear left when you leave apartment.

Remember you can drink from all the water fountains you find in the street, top tip if its very hot and you have kids.

Try the Fish Market, 5 mins walk from apartment, you will see it from the main road. Lots of fun. Get there early, no booking, opens at 8, don't wait for a waitress to take your order just go and stand in the queue for the freshest fish ever. Its really busy all the time but worth it.

Its just a fab place to stay and you will not receive the kind of service you will get from Martin at any 5 star hotel.

We really cannot recommend this enough and thank everyone involved in making it a wonderful holiday experience.