We loved staying at Paolo's place! He met us at the door and was easy to find, despite the insane crowds at the fountain. The apartment was cute and cozy, with great AC! I loved the arched doorways and gold accents.
The Trevi Fountain is both a blessing and a curse. It's so nice to be close to a beautiful monument and it makes the apartment so easy to get back to from anywhere in the city. You can even hear it from around the corner, so you know when you're getting close. The downside, of course, is the crowds. To get home, you're weaving in and out of selfie sticks and bridal photoshoots, while trying to avoid eye contact with the street vendors trying to shove roses in your face or take your polaroid picture. It just comes with the territory. Once you're in the apartment, you can hear the crowds only slightly, but you can hear the constant whistle blowing of the fountain guards trying to ward off rule-breakers. Just bring earplugs, though. We didn't lose any sleep over the noise. It's an older building and a small space, so there were a few little quirks to the room, but nothing too bad. I will say, the only real negative was the bed. It wasn't super comfortable, much like a futon mattress, but we were so tired each night, we didn't have trouble sleeping.
Paolo was so warm and helpful, and he even ordered us an early morning taxi to get us to the airport shuttle that he also helped us find. He was available on WhatsApp, and answered quickly.
Our favorite restaurant in Rome, La Tavernetta 48, was a quick walk away from the apartment. On our last night, we ate there, picked up gelato at Giolotti on the way back, and finished our cones on the steps of the Trevi Fountain. Despite the hoards of people, it was such a lovely time. I'd recommend staying here, but just know where you're staying and make sure you're going to be ok with it! We had a great time.