Francesco was a wonderful host who offered us a lot of great recommendations in the area and was on-hand at all times. His friendly and welcoming approach made us feel as though we could contact him about anything and as if we were at home. The flat was incredibly clean (with all the amenities you could need), in a very good location only a few mins away from a metro station, bus stop, 24 hr supermarket and pharmacy - all you could need to ensure a comfortable stay. The living room was an area of reprieve at the end of a long day exploring Rome, allowing you to unwind and watch Italian tv, or the one English film channel, in style. The kitchen was well stocked and had different areas for recycling all types of waste, which we were very pleased about, and Francesco also provided us with juice for our first morning there in a nice and welcoming touch which did not go unnoticed. Overall we were very happy with our stay, despite the wobbly feeling in my legs every time we rode the elevator, and would definitely recommend it to a couple looking for a week away in the Eternal City.
Top tip: the door to the flat is a little difficult, and I have heard that others find it hard to open, but all you need is the right technique. To open, pull the door towards you by the handle, turn the key until it clicks twice, keep turning until it cannot go any further (this is the most important part which I think people did not know to do) and then push to open. This is not a complaint, just a helpful tip so people don't panic when they can't open their door easily first time.