Fabio and Gabriella are amazing hosts. The flat itself is within easy walking distance of the Vatican and is clean and bright. It's on the 6th floor and the view from the balconies is spectacular. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the apartment has air conditioning for those hot Rome summers. Fabio leaves information about local attractions, restaurants, and major tourist areas in the flat, or if you prefer he is always available to answer questions you might have. He and Gabriella leave a few groceries for guests to get them through their first day or so--pasta and sauce, beans, prosciutto, fruit, eggs, pastries, and more. When you need to go shopping there is a grocery store about 100m away, and of course the Trionfale Market is just a couple of blocks away. I regularly come to Rome to use the Vatican Library and the Jesuit Archives and from now on I'll be checking to see if Casa Nicola is available.