Grazie Giacomo! Giacomo was a very gracious host and spent time with us on our arrival helping us get settled, comfortable with the apartment, and making recommendations for nearby restaurants and sights.
Location, location, location...this apartment is in an ideal neighborhood, with close proximity to the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, metro, grocery store, dining, and awesome shopping. The location makes you feel like you're a local living in Rome, and was very convenient and safe. Giacomo told me the building is 400 years old...amazing!
The apartment itself is cozy, stocked with cooking necessities, and comfortably accommodates 2-3 people. We were traveling for 2 weeks and had large suitcases and carry-ons, so it was a bit tight with 3 of us (my mother, son, and myself) and our luggage, but we made it work. I personally appreciated the nearby grocery store and coffee that Giacomo provided...I loved getting up in the morning and making my strong Italian coffee with breakfast before heading out to see the beautiful city.
A memorable moment: a sweet lady in the building, after catching sight of my 13 year old son, told me (in Italian) that he looked like Giancarlo (?) an actor that was in Fellini films.
We would return again...Ciao!