Alex's apartment is a short walk to the Vatican and is a wonderful location. When facing the apartment from the street, there is a fruit vendor to the left and a bakery/donut shop to the right. If you sit on the patio or open the windows you can smell the bakery and it makes your mouth water. There are several restaurants within walking distance. The bed is raised loft bed, so if you can't climb a ladder, then the only other option is the couch (which I found comfortable). There is air-conditioning, which was AWESOME. I run hot anyway and it was hot in Rome when I visited, so the A/C was a god-send. I found getting into the apartment a bit tricky, but it was really a matter of the differences between American apartments and European apartments and me not knowing the difference. With Alex's help, I figured it out. Alex also ordered taxis for me when I had to meet a tour group and go to the airport. He was a great host, even offering me dinner after my check-in SNAFU. He is very responsive, helpful, and wants his guests to enjoy their stay in Rome.