Staying at Giacomo's flat in Rome was a wonderful experience all around. The unit itself is as described: nice and clean, newly remodeled, and the perfect amount of space for 1 or 2 people. The bathroom was great, the kitchen gave us everything we needed, the living room couch was very nice, and the air conditioning was an absolute life saver during 100 degree summer days in Rome. The bed was also super comfortable, plus the black out shutters helped give us some of the best rest we had throughout our vacation. You actually need to be careful, otherwise you'll sleep through your time in Rome!

The location was great as well. It is in a tourist heavy part of town, but it's on a side street so not many tourists walk by. Every shop you can imagine, from budget to luxury, is just a block or two away, plus there are numerous dining options. It's also only about a 30-40 minute walk down to the Colosseum, which may seem like a lot until you realize Rome is a walking city and nothing is that easy to get to, at least not in the summer heat. While it's close to the Spanish Steps tube entrance, we found that we used our feet and cabs far more than the metro or the stuffed buses. This flat's location gives you good foot access to lots of historical attractions, plus you can catch cabs easily in the neighborhood.

One of the more interesting features was the wifi was actually a mobile hotspot. For our week long stay, we did have one day where it didn't work well and it was a bit frustrating. However, it worked well the other days and being able to take it out with us when we were walking around the city was incredibly handy. Citymapper/TripAdvisor + mobile wifi = vacation heaven.

Giacomo was also a brilliant host. He met with us late in the evening after our arrival was delayed and welcomed us with a chilled bottle of wine. He also spent a few minutes with us giving us a detailed description of the neighborhood and numerous pointers on what to see, where to shop, and where to eat. To top it all off, he helped us get to the airport in the early morning hours by coordinating transportation through a service he uses personally.

I would absolutely recommend staying with Giacomo to anyone visiting Rome. Thanks for the hospitality!