Andrea’s place was excellent. It is in the middle of everything one might need—restaurants, sites, supermarkets, etc. There are literally 10 restaurants/bars within 5 minutes of walking. And the Colosseum is indeed only a minute away. The apartment itself is quite nice—fairly spacious, open, quiet, and comfortable.
As a host Andrea is fabulous. He was super helpful and communicative. He booked taxis to and from the airport and also gave us information on tours to the Colosseum and to the Vatican. He also facilitated booking those tours. The tour office is right across the street from the apartment and so is very convenient. Andrea also made sure everything was in working order—the washing machine was not working properly because the previous guests had overloaded it and Andrea got it fixed quickly. He also made excellent suggestions on places to eat in the neighborhood. Altogether, Andrea is a gracious and helpful host and his place is a lovely place to stay. He really is a super host!