Our experience in Luca's apartment was very good and we would recommend it for someone who wants to be within walking distance to all the main sights and doesn't mind a lively area. We were there for 4 nights in March 2013. The apartment is large, well-designed, and clean. Beds, shower/tub, towels, etc were all great. One thing to keep in mind is that that the area is not quiet, especially on the weekend. We experienced a constant stream of loud singing revelers (and a guy playing an electric guitar) right below us. We live in Greenwich Village in NYC right across from a sports bar but this was much louder than what we experience at night. Granted, it was St. Patrick's Day weekend but I can't say anything other than what we experienced. Luca was great in communicating and his Mother was very thorough in her explanations of the apartment's features.