Valentino’s apartment was just as elegant and comfortable as it is described in the listing, and it provided the perfect base for our ten-day ‘wandering’ holiday in Rome. We visited in late February when the weather was changeable, so spent a few rainy afternoons indoors with two young kids, and we all felt comfortable and at home in the apartment. The listing details are accurate: it’s as spacious and stylish as it looks, but what the photos don’t show (and one reason we almost didn’t book it) is the kitchen, which is a good size and well-equipped for making meals at home. Valentino gave us a warm welcome, including a generous welcome ‘kit’, and a list of recommendations for good places to eat/drink/buy around the neighourhood. We used several of these and they were always spot on. (Say hi to our friend Francesco if you go to Bar Roma Libera across the road!) An extra recommendation from us is the new wine shop directly across the road, which opened up while we were there. The best thing about Valentino’s apartment is the location: right on the edge of Trastevere, so very quiet at nighttime, but still located in a lively area for eating, shopping or just wandering around. We didn’t take public transport the whole time we were there, but walked out every day and explore Trastevere and across the river to sights like the Colosseum or areas like Testaccio and Campo di Fiori. Nearby Gianicolo Hill provides a beautiful view and a wild and secluded park at the top. Our kids also loved the play park a few minutes’ walk from the apartment on Piazza di San Cosimato. Overall we had a great experience staying at Valentino’s place and have already recommended it to friends.