Gianluca and his apartment in Rome are both wonderful. We got off to a rough start on our visit to Rome - my wife's passport was pickpocketed on the subway (learn from our mistakes and protect all bags!) - But the situation wasn't a disaster because Gianluca immediately helped us contact the U.S. Consulate upon our arrival. Everything was fixed within a couple hours!

The apartment itself is situated in a great location - Across the street from the Coliseum itself and short walking distance to all the main tourist attractions... But nestled into a pretty quiet neighborhood. So you get to feel a bit like a local, which we loved. There are great restaurants and a nearby grocery store... and we even had our Anniversary dinner at the restaurant just next door. It was great.

Many thanks to Gianluca for his help and hospitality. He even gave us a bottle of Italian wine for our anniversary... Which was really unexpected and memorable. I'd definitely recommend his apartment for anyone looking to explore Rome and get a good night's rest to have the energy you need to take in all the amazing sights!