Highly recommended. No, it's not brand new and shiny, but everything is clean and works (e.g. heating takes just about five minutes to make the flat pleasently warm - bliss with the Roman humidity and chilly wind and just +5 degrees Celsius outside. The internet connection is very fast and reliable.). Another plus - little market round the corner with fresh fruit, vegies, fish, meat etc. and reasonably priced grocery shops nearby. The location is excellent - most Roman attractions are within walking distance, but there are also buses, which will take you to the centre within minutes, if you don't like walking. And the area feels very safe. Most importantly, Martin is a great host - immediately responds to any queries, provides helpful advice and is ready to solve any little problem that might arise (e.g. I asked him one evening if he had a reading lamp I could borrow - the light in the flat was far too dark for me - and when I got back from my stroll the next day, the lamp was waiting for me). And Martin carried my heavy suitcase up to the fourth floor without being asked :-)