I had high expectations for my stay at Gabriella's apartment based on its description, yet it still managed to exceed them. First, this huge apartment is in a stately building that's conveniently located near the transportation hub of Rome, Termini Station. I was able to go from closing the apartment door to standing in St. Peter's Square within 30 minutes using the nearby metro. Second, the apartment is appointed well enough that it started to feel like a second home rather than temporary lodging that inevitably limits the scope of what a guest can do while away from home. For example, one evening I felt like eating in and bought some groceries from the store next door and then immediately realized I would need kitchen shears for my plans to work. It turned out that there was no need to worry because I found a pair of kitchen shears in the first drawer I opened when I got back. Finally, Gabriella and her sister, Francesca, run a tight ship and accommodated contingencies I had around check-in and check-out. If you are going to Rome, you should try to book this apartment.