Nicola's place is bigger than we expected. It is in a great area of Rome, a little outside the center, but here you get to experience the true Roman lifestyle. If you have time you can discover cute little restaurants, shops and a market in the area. There is a bus right at the doorstep which takes you directly downtown (20-30 min), although the bus schedule is hard to predict. The metro is another option which is a good 5 minute walk from the apartment, but always reliable. Although we didn't get to meet Nicola, he was very communicative and always available when needed. He gave clear instructions for everything we needed to know for our stay.