Had a fantastic 4D/3N stay with my wife & 13yo daughter in Mar 2015. Loved it, and highly recommended.

Luca was a wonderful and engaging host before and during our stay. As soon as we reserved, he sent maps, dining and tourist recommendations via email. He arranged a taxi service (van) to pick us up at the airport for the same standard taxi fare, and we took it on the return. He then met us at the apartment, helped with our bags, and gave us the tour of the apartment. We had a great conversation with him on Roman life, work, how he got into the landlord business, etc.

Luca's apartment is centrally located in a small piazza with a bar, restaurant, gelateria and small church; and it was a short walk to Campo de Fiori, Piazza Navona. Trams and bus stops are 2-3 short blocks away, and Trastevere's many restaurants are just across the river (5-10 mins walk).

The apartment is cute, clean and can comfortably fit 3-4 people. We took the bedroom, and my daughter took the sofa bed in the living room. The 400+ yo building (according to Luca) is definitely full of character. Windows opened to the piazza below, making for very local sounds and atmosphere. Bathroom & kitchen were functional, but small as expected. With no elevators, the steep stairs provided a little exercise each day :-)

The apartment had the standard amenities: sheets, blankets, towels, toilet paper, soap, etc. Luca also provided a bottle of wine, a few water bottles, jams, pate, to get you started.

We loved the place and highly recommend it; we would stay here again in a heartbeat. A few things to be aware of. The space is likely much bigger in comparison to a similarly priced hotel room; but it is not a large apartment. Being located in a small piazza means the sounds of the city, musicians, diners and pedestrians can be heard at all hours. It did not bother us, in fact we enjoyed the atmosphere, but probably not for those who need pure quiet to sleep. Also, the lack of elevator may be difficult for those who don't like stairs.

Thank you again Luca for your hospitality, help and letting us get at taste of Roman life. Your apartment is as big a memory for our daughter's first visit to Rome as were the amazing sights.

Tip: Filetti di Baccala (fried fish) restaurant in the same piazza is apparently famous; it's a hole-in-the -wall with basic food, incredibly popular with locals, and we really enjoyed it.