Location is WOW! This place is amazing in so many ways.
First of all Lele is a nice host. Very responsive. He helped us arranged transportation to and from the airport which is key for a weary traveler arriving into a foreign country.
The apartment itself is located in an old palace converted into apartments in the Capitol Hill area. It is quiet but in the middle of it all! It also appears to be decorated with antiques. The sketches and paintings are fun to look at after you tour the Roman sites. You feel more connected.
The back entrance takes you through a short winding path of beautiful buildings to the Jewish ghetto, the ruins of Marcello theater and Portica Octavia. Keep going into the Roman Forum and Colosseum or cross the Tiber to Trastevere. Or go out the front entrance of the building towards the Campitelli fountain to get to the main road. Make a left. This will take you to the steps of Capitol Hill (Campidoglio) and Victor Emmanuel monument (great views of Ruins and Colosseum from the terrace).
For dining: don’t overlook what is under your nose, literally. Vecchio Roma is out the kitchen window. One night we had Vinvando a wine bar and restaurant in Piazza Margana (like 1 block away). They have pastas but their seafood is phenomenal! The sea bass carpaccio and prawn appetizer with truffle is to die for Each morning we patronized a local coffee/pastry shop. Awesome chocolate filled pastries (Cafe Miani). We even had a Campari Spritzer there one evening on our way to dinner. We researched some great places to eat and even had an Italian friend make recommendations. All great but take some time to enjoy what is tucked away from the tourist spots and nearby.
Book this place. You’ll love it!