Alessandro's place was very comfortable. We arrived and Alessandro met with us to show us around. The apartment was perfect for our needs. Coffee maker, refrigerator, stove, and water heater were in perfect condition. It was a very short walk to the public transportation system and yet a 15 minute walk to the Vatican wall. The neighborhood was safe and had a real nice choice of restaurants that were not geared towards tourists. Most of the patrons of a restaurant right around the corner were locals. Rome is a beautiful city and Alessandro's place provided us a safe and comfortable place to relax after a day of soaking in the artwork. I highly recommend this place.