This was a great solution for our family, and I highly recommend it. The apartment was surprisingly spacious. It is well located near the metro, and within walking distance (granted, a long walk, but a nice one) of the Colosseum. We were able to tour all day, come home for a bit of a rest (necessary for my 11 year old and 13 year old), then head out for dinner in the neighborhood. The pizza place that Andrea recommended (cannot remember the name, but it is in his book in the apartment) was amazing and well priced. Andrea was very accommodating, and let us check out late.