Marco and his son Fabrizio are an example of the uniquely Italian brand of hospitality. They met us on our arrival, and filled us in about the apartment, the neighborhood and the city. Marco shared his extensive knowledge of Rome with us, including which neighborhood restaurants were best. He made reservations for us at 'Da Nino,' and were welcomed by the owner himself. We had a wonderful dinner. If you want to eat in and enjoy the beautiful terrace there are two supermarkets within easy walking distance, along with a deli with delicious prepared foods called 'La Cuccuma' on Via Merulana, 221.' By the way, the Colosseum is even closer than in the pictures. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the 'Eternal City,' and having Marco as a host added to the experience. He doesn't just hand you the keys and wish you a good time. Always available with an answer to a question. He also helped with securing transportation to and from the airport. The apartment was very comfortable, the metro stop was a five minute walk, Uber Black is available in Rome, and the neighborhood was safe. We recommend Marco's apartment without question.