Luca went above and beyond what I expected of a host! Before I arrived he sent me an email with suggestions of what to do and where to eat, and, whilst I was in Rome, he kept in regular contact to check that everything was ok. I even called upon his local knowledge to find a bakery that sold panettoni for Christmas, having visited several that hadn't started selling them yet.
The flat itself is situated in Monti - only a stone's throw away from Termini and within walkable distance from major tourist sites like Il Vittoriano and Colosseo. The flat is quiet and tranquil, but you only need to walk 5 minutes to find bustling bars and restaurants.