Roberto was the best host a visitor could ask for! He met us at the apartment and walked us through everything and even provided very good recommendations on dinner. The most amazing thing is that he bailed us out of a huge transportation jam when we were trying to leave Rome, for which we are eternally grateful.

The apartment was great and convenient to the park, Metro and multiple supermarkets (each only a few blocks away). The eat- in kitchen served our family of five as a great place to spend time together. Our teens loved the connecting lofts and privacy. The view from the windows overlooks a park, neighbors' verandas, and the Rome cityscape.

A few things we had to get used to: There is AC only in one bedroom - there are ceiling fans and portable fans in the other rooms that were sufficient for a comfortable stay in September. This apartment is on the fourth floor - there is an elevator that carries 2-3 people. The shower has a hard time keeping a steady temperature, although water pressure was good. None of these diminished our stay.

A note to americans - italian windows rarely have screens, so make sure you bring insect repellant or summer clothing with good coverage.