Antonietta and her son, Marco, have set the bar so SO high for any future stays. We will always compare to our excellent stay in their place. First, we had issues with delays with landing and our phones didn’t work (even though we prepared a plan with our carrier before leaving) so we couldn’t communicate with them. When we got to the apartment, they came to the door and brought us upstairs. They were kind and understanding. As soon as we got in, Marco asked if we needed rest or felt up to an espresso and going over the area together. We had a fabulous cup of coffee and he gave us these delicious ice creams from a local place that’s been there since the 1800’s! He had a binder full of recommendations and a map which he drew out destinations, routes to get there, and distances. He was beyond hospitable with any and all questions we had. When we had to check out at 10 but couldn’t leave for the airport until 1pm, he allowed us to stay in his apartment while we waited and gave us more suggestions of local stuff to kill time in case we didn’t want to stay upstairs. He let me store my medicine in the fridge and our suitcases with him until our driver came. All with a huge smile and warm disposition. The apartment was SPOTLESS and gorgeous! The bed was fabulously comfortable and bathroom was gorgeous and quirky with a great shower (and water pressure). Although tight, the iron spiral stairs were fabulous and I appreciated all the little details (coffee station for Italian and American coffee, tea, champagne and water bottles in the fridge, candy dishes throughout. The elevator was great and helpful. The area is incredible. There’s clean drinking fountains all over and one right outside for us to fill our bottles. We stumbled upon the colosseum just strolling around one night.. the buildings nearby are gorgeous and literally every turn there was something spectacular. VERY close to a gorgeous church and piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Tons of restaurants and pizzerias nearby (and not jacked up with tourist pricing!). But quiet and safe at night if you want a peaceful stroll without huge crowds (while still being very close to the action) Very walkable to all major attractions with a bus stop nearby to get there easily if not (and helpful outlines from Marco on how to get anywhere). We are going back to Rome for a few days after our stay in Croatia and we are genuinely sad that we can’t stay at Antoinetta and Marco’s wonderful place again. TRULY. If you’re contemplating it, just book here. You will love it! It will be the only accommodation I seek for all future trips to beautiful Roma!