We had a wonderful time in Rome at Alvise's apartment. It's just beautiful! The custom woodwork and decor are stunning!!! It's very spacious and gorgeous. The apartment is on a busy street about 7 blocks to Termini, which is good for convenience to transportation and shops and restaurants, but not the most quiet or quaint street, however the apartment shuts up tight and with AC you can't hear any noise. Rome is so wonderful, the people are friendly, many speak English, the water is fine to drink, food is wonderful. The food and shopping are inexpensive for a European capital. The sights are incredible and everywhere all around. Rome is very crowded, we had the best time going out in the evening when monuments are lit and crowds have died down. We went to the beach and Ostia Antica on the commuter train, very worthwhile and not as busy. My daughter's phone was pickpocketed from her front shorts pocket on the bus in Trastevere, even as we were vigilant about our belongings, so be extra cautious. We had the most wonderful stay at the apartment, it was fantastic, beautiful. Thank you Rome, Italy, and Alvise!!!