Casa del Fico, a stone's throw from Piazza Navona provided an excellent base from which to soak in Rome during our brief stay. Marcella, the owner of the apartment, who was on-deck for the meet-and-greet was a charming and obliging hostess. On the third floor of a building in Piazza del Fico, (no elevator but no drama!) Marcella's place allows you to experience the colour and sounds and smells of Rome: it's a lovely area surrounded by restaurants, caffes/bars and interesting little shops and many of the sites you will want to visit or re-visit during your stay. The apartment is well-appointed and tastefully fitted out. Eating in - or out - is easy. We couldn't have been happier!