Marco's place exceeded any and all expectations I had for our first trip to Italy. The location made it easy to get just about anywhere in central Rome within 10-15 minutes. It's right off Via Merulana so all of the shops and sites in Monti and Esquilino are easy to get to on foot. The apartment is located on a side street off the main road and there's a gorgeous courtyard full of plants you get to walk through before you arrive at the front door.
The apartment itself was very clean, extremely modern, and most importantly for a couple of south Texans, well air conditioned. The whole place flows nicely and the pops of red and bright green decor in the living area and kitchen were nice to come home to at the end of the day. There's a Nespresso machine and plenty of pods for early morning starts and mid-day pick-me-ups for tired tourists. The bedroom is much larger than the pictures indicate, and the bathroom beats any hotel bathroom by far. There were plenty of towels and toiletries provided, as well as extra bedding for the sofa beds in the living area.
Marco was out of town, so his brother Daniele met my mom and I when we arrived. He showed us around the place, let us know how everything worked, then sat down with us to go over recommended restaurants, attractions, etc. There's a large city map on the coffee table where he pointed out bus stops and metro stations within walking distance. He assured us that he would always be available by phone if we needed anything but our stay was perfect.
I'm already planning another trip to Italy and this place is at the top of my list for next time.