We have been in Rome many times and were looking for something affordable and in a neighborhood more local than touristic. Jacopo's apartment was the perfect choice. Jacopo and his sister Cecilia have a strong interest in Rome and its history and culture and went over the many nearby, under the radar, things to see and do. Rome's only pyramid, Eataly (three times larger than the one in New York, with products from every part of Italy, most you will never see and this is a place for locals not tourists and no signs in English) and St. Paul's (magnificent sister basilica to St. Peter's and no crowds) are all nearby. Jacopo also made excellent recommendations for restaurants for locals and even the best gelato shop we've been to and it was also built for locals. We like to walk, and we also walked to all the usual sites in Rome from his apartment, but, for the average person, you will be pleased to hear that a Metro station is right around the corner, and Rome's metro system is easy to navigate with frequent service. The apartment itself was spacious, comfortable and fully equipped. And, Jacopo was so generous that we didn't have to buy any beverages during our stay.