Alex's place was perfect for our Rome needs. It was close to the Metro (very convenient!), had the cutest little patio space and was a stone's throw away from the Vatican as well. A functional kitchen (fridge, microwave included), great water pressure and the AC worked great! The location is perfect as there is a little fruit stand just outside, a corneterria (bakeshop), grocery store (Conad Market), restaurants (try the Carbonara at Lo Stregone) all on the same block within a 3-min walking distance and even a pharmacy just across the street. We had some challenge with getting the taxi reservation and this is where the location to Metro station (red line) proved invaluable as we just ended up taking the Cipro line to Roma Termini (Stazione Termini) and took the bus line to Fiumicino from there without any hassle. This cost us only 5.5 euros total per person versus the 16 euros if you took the Termini fast train to Fiumicino aiport; ride will take about an hour by bus and 30 minutes by train. Bus works if you need to be at airport early AM as there is no traffic, otherwise, take the train.

Alex was very prompt with responses to emailed inquiry and Emilia was very kind and waited for us, despite our slight delay in arrival due to rain and the ensuing traffic that is caused.

Will definitely stay here again. Thanks, Alex!