Paolo was the best host ever! First, he capably handled a scoundrel of a taxi driver (from our arrival at the train station) who tried to illegally charge us a (high-priced) flat fee rather than the metered fee. I texted Paolo as we were traveling thinking this was a rip off, and so Paolo was on the street waiting to meet us when the driver dropped us off. That driver was nervous as he pulled up to encounter Paolo. The cab stopped. Paolo approached the car. The driver got out. Paolo calmly and firmly engaged the driver, trying to peer behind his sunglasses and look inside the car at the meter. The two began a conversation in Italian. Who knows what they said? What we do know is that our fare was reduced by 50 percent. Still with me? Okay! Second, Paolo gave us several fantastic dinner recommendations and tipping in Italy advice. Third, you cannot beat the location of this dreamy beautiful apartment. Even the key is charming! Book this lovely dreamy flat. And enjoy Rome!