My boyfriend and I decided to book at Giulia's apartment for 4 nights while we were in Rome. About a week before we were due to arrive Giulia wrote to me and asked me if I needed directions to get to the house and generally checked-in with me in anticipation for our arrival, which was very nice.

When we arrived, she had organised for her partner Matt to meet us at the apartment and welcome us. He was very nice and showed us around, and walked us through the details of staying there and gave us a list of restaurants and places that they recommended. The area (Pigneto) is gritty but hip and safe with cool bars and restaurants on the street and around every corner.

The apartment was very cool, and great to stay in, with the terrace on the rooftop being the jewel in the crown. It's a great spot to have some drinks and eat a meal and take in local Roman life.

Even though we never met, Giulia was very communicative throughout our stay and was a great host.