This was perfect for our group of 8. More than enough room. Carlo let us drop our bags as we arrived early. The apartment was very clean and came exactly as advertised. As others have stated, there isn't really much of a common area, but that certainly is not a deal breaker. We're not in Rome to sit around in the apartment. The location is great, just a 10 min walk to the Colosseum, with restaurants and gelato shops nearby. This is an excellent place to stay for a group looking to explore the city.