Marco was a great host and met us with in minutes of phoning to let him know we had arrived. He gave us directions and advice on places to eat. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well. My only issue with the apartment is the shower could do with a good clean, and there was no lounging space apart from the table and chairs in the kitchen when you come if from a long day of sightseeing. The apartment was well located about 10 minutes from the Rome Termini which we got a return bus to and from the airport. There is a beautiful Basilica Papale Di Santa Maria Maggiore 200 metres away along with the opera house in the opposite direction. You’re about a 20 minute walk away from the Coliseum and 30 minute walk from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, both of which are heaving with people day and night. We only took public transport once to get to the Vatican City as Marco advised not to get the Rome card, and we wouldn’t have used it apart from getting to and from the Vatican. We booked the Coliseum and Vatican (can only book 3 months in advance) in advance of arriving. It’s worth at least getting audio guides if you don’t book your guides. The Sistine Chapel was disappointing and I would definitely recommend seeing the Chiesa Del Gesu instead. My advice would be to get to St Peter’s Basilica early In the morning and queue to go inside and then book to go to the Vatican after. Out of The Coliseum Palantine Hill and the Forum, I enjoyed the Forum the most. We loved Rome, the food and the people. We will definitely return but without the complaining children moaning about their sore feet.