We had a PERFECT time at Giacomo's apartment.
I would need to write a book to describe all the thoughtful detail in his dealings towards myself and my 2 children aged 16 and 10.
As recommended by Giacomo, we used Luigi's car service to pick us up from the airport. We were greeted by Luigi, a kind, helpful and well dressed man with my name written correctly on a board. He drove a black Mercedes Benz car to fit the "italian mafioso" image for the beginning of an unforgettable vacation in Rome! I must say this was money well invested!!
At the apartment, Giacomo, a man of insight, had prepared several maps and after a few minutes of conversation, he knew the places we would probably like to visit. Following his advice, we visited to our satisfaction the new MAXXI – National Museum of the 21st Century Arts as well as the Museo dell'Ara Pacis. We also shared a delicious cappuccino with him at the nearby Canovas ancient sculpture studio now converted into a trendy bar/restaurant.

The apartment itself is PERFECT.
Location, location,location to start with.
Near EVERYTHING that interested me and my family. We were looking for a base from which we could visit a bit of my past as a student in Rome 31 years previously.
The facilities were good quality and the remodeling/restoration work within the apartment to a very high standard. Specially the waxed fresco like finish on the amazing walls. My favorite part, of course, was the terrace. Almost impossible to find such a setting in the middle of Rome. The kitchen was well equipped, but tell me: WHO would like to cook there when one can find so many options of fabulous fine dinning near by???!!!
We marinated for a week in Spaghetti alle vongole, carpaccio and prosecco repeating a few restaurants nearby that were absolutely excellent such as La Buca di Ripetta on Via di Ripetta, 36.

After 31 years, I found that there were too many people in Rome. The apartment's location gave us the opportunity to escape and cut our days with a few power breaks of peace and quiet.

We are grateful to Giacomo (and his family!!!) for his generosity, elegance in dealings and his accessibility.

I would definitely stay there again without a blink!
I suspect that after our stay, we have found a new friend in Giacomo.