Nicola's elegant apartment was fantastic. Beautifully furnished and fully equipped, spacious, and in an ideal location: We walked to the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Right around the corner from Piazza Navona, the kids loved hanging out there after dark people-watching and learning to haggle with the hawkers.

Loads of good restaurants and coffee shops in the area. Although the apartment is smack in the middle of prime tourist territory, Nicola provided a great set of maps and recommendations for "non-tourist" eating spots. He obviously cares about the experience of his guests!

Nicola's parents met us when we checked in (he was at a wedding) and were very gracious and welcoming. He checked with us to make sure everything was OK regularly, and was prompt when we met to check out. He also arranged a car to pick us up at the airport and drop us at the train station.

Grazie, Nicola - we loved your place!