I spent one week at Chiara’s place and it was the best vacation of my life. I had never been to Rome or Italy before, but Chiara’s place was a great place, a home away from home, from which to explore Rome and other parts of Italy. The place is on the ground floor (no stairs to climb with heavy luggage). The subway is just around the corner, which made getting around the city very convenient (I even took the subway and did a one-day trip to Florence). The apartment, a short 10-minute walk to St Peters Square and the awesome Vatican Museums, is in a lively and vibrant part of the city with many people walking the streets. Still, once inside the apartment building, it was generally very quiet and very peaceful. It was perfect for my needs as a solo traveler and the place was nicely decorated and just large enough to feel quite comfortable. I appreciated Silvio’s tips for sightseeing and dining- especially his endorsement of Luma Bistro, just two doors down from the apartment. The food there was great and delicious! (I ate there at least four or five times during my week’s stay). The apartment was comfortably furnished and I appreciated the welcoming gifts left behind when I first arrived. Silvio was a great help in getting to and from the airport and was very warm and welcoming. This place- clean, centrally located, and comfortable- was perfect for me. I would gladly pay to spend another week there! Thank you Chiara and Silvio!