My husband, adult son and I recently spent several days at Andrea and Stefania's beautiful three-bedroom apartment. The photos are not deceiving, you are across the street from Vatican City; the "Pope's entrance", which gives you a stunning view of St. Peter Basilica. You will see armed guards outside your door when the Pope is at home, which is a comforting sight when you are returning from a long day of sightseeing. When you arrive, you'll be welcomed with a basket of breads, jellies and a bottle of wine. Plus water, Cokes and beer in the refrigerator. The apartment is fully appointed, with hair dryers, coffee maker (and several kinds of coffee) and toiletries. It's very spacious, so the three of us were able to spread out and use the space well. The wifi is exceptional - we had very sketchy access most days in the city until we came home at night. Toward the end of our visit, Andrea and Stefania invited us to use their private terrace, which provides a lovely view of the city. We took advantage of the services of Massimo, their friend who can pick you up and return you to the airport. Taxis are not difficult to find in Rome, but they are small so if you have much luggage, you might consider this. Massimo is a gentleman and professional, so our trip was perfect from start to finish. Some tips: Rome is a very walkable city, but it is a bit of a distance from the apartment to the city's most popular landmarks - there are no straight lines in Rome. However, a quick taxi ride can take you to, for instance, the Spanish steps (5 euro) and you can leisurely work you way back home, exploring along the way. Just head toward St. Peter's and you can't get lost! If you have never been to Rome, it's important to plan your days when you use airbnb lodging. There will not be hotel staff to help you each day. However, if you do some planning (tours, maps, lists of must-sees), then we highly recommend truly immersing yourself in the city by staying at a private residence. You will find none better than this lovely apartment. We highly recommend it. Our hosts were friendly, helpful and provided us a visit we will never forget.