Everything about this experience, from booking to departure, was fantastic. As others have mentioned, Nicolo is an excellent host and a lovely person and this apartment is gorgeous and very comfortable. He will also answer any and all questions and help with anything you need to organize (transfers, car rentals, etc) Normally I have trouble sleeping in any bed but my own, but my husband and I both slept perfectly in the very comfortable bed. I definitely recommend the private transfer from the airport, starting out a holiday stressed is no good. Once you're there, Nicolo is again the perfect host with maps and directions and suggestions. There are lovely pastry shops and restaurants within minutes walking and the metro is very close. We got the 7 day metro pass and it was the best decision. Children under 10 are free on the metro and it's very very easy especially compared to metros in other major cities. There are chemists (pharmacies) and a supermarket also in easy walking distance as well as a post office (the tobacco shops also sell stamps if you don't get to the post office in time, we were still able to mail our postcards out the last evening!). The apartment is in a beautiful area, very quiet and relaxing. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Everything was just really wonderful and it made our first visit to Italy that much better. I can't recommend it enough, as others have said it's just above and beyond. If you are lucky enough to be able to get a reservation, take it! You will not be sorry, you can't beat it for hospitality and the nicest host imaginable. We can't wait to go back to Italy and will definitely stay here again!!

Some suggestions for eating: Joseph's was our favorite, it's one metro stop back and a quick walk. http://www.ristorantejoseph.com/

Our second favorite: Al Vecchio Galeone, just down the street.

There is a cafe just outside the Colosseum metro stop that has excellent donuts and hot chocolate, but costs a ridiculous amount...they literally go inside the station to the takeaway to get the food. Just get it in the station and save yourself a pile of cash!

A very good and very reasonably priced restarant across from the forum: Angelino al Fori. We ate there 3 times. Good gelato on the corner there as well.

Best gelato: Flor Gelaterie Via Cavour, 337 amazing and unique flavors, very reasonable prices. recommend mascarpone and fig teamed up with grandmother's cream.

Enjoy Rome!