What a terrific host! Giancarlo didn't miss anything. Everything from suggestions on getting to the apartment from the airport, to dinner recommendations, to suggestions for sites to visit and how best to get there. The unit is comfortable, clean, and in a SUPER convenient location only steps away from St. Peter's Bascilica. The San Pietro Roma train station is even closer, with pretty much continuous bus service to landmarks and the Termini Station. Train service on the Metro also has a stop at San Pietro, so from there you can easily get to
(or transfer to) anywhere on the bus line, or connect to rail service throughout Italy and beyond. No need at all to rent a car.
Giancarlo promptly and politely responded to all questions and met us at the apartment for a complete walk through. The building is in a secure neighborhood and we felt comfortable walking through at any time.
There are numerous caffe' and eating establishments nearby, and a very nice grocery store (24/7) is just around the corner.
I would immediately choose to stay here on a return visit, and have already made referrals to friends who visit Rome.
Do yourself a favor and choose La GiaRa as your home away from home!!