Upon arriving at Giulio's place we were not sure what to expect. It's inside a small courtyard with some graffiti (not a lot) on the walls and at first glance didn't seem that nice. We later figured out this is common in Rome and we were actually in a very nice area. Giulio left a key in a lock box that was easy access. He also let us check in early even though he had guests the night before. That helped us a lot since we had a tour scheduled almost immediately. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked into the room. The place had been completely updated and yet the wooden ceiling left the old charm. Giulio gave us restaurant suggestions and even arranged for a car to take us to the airport when we left. We would highly recommend his place.