Marco's apartment is in a great location - just a couple streets away from Piazza Navona, it manages to feel a world away from the touristy-ness of many parts of the city center. There are several great restaurants nearby (we loved Da Francesco and Pasta Imperiale) as well as one of the best gelato places in the area (Frigidarium).

It was walking distance to everything - close to the Pantheon, about 20 minutes away from the Colosseum, and very close to a taxi stand for anywhere else you need to go. It was a bit far from the Metro (the closest station is near the Colosseum), but we much preferred the atmosphere of the neighborhood that Marco's apartment is in.

The unit is on the ground floor, has two lofted sleeping areas, two sitting areas, and two bathrooms. The different sleeping/sitting areas are divided by the kitchen. When you first enter the apartment, the first sitting area can be a bit dark, but the second one has skylights and gets a lot of natural light. I have knee problems and the stairs up to the lofts were a bit tough for me, but I was able to make it with some assistance, and it's possible to go down on your butt if you need to. :)

Even though you're in a lively part of the city, it's very quiet inside the apartment. We couldn't hear any sounds from outside, which was great for getting a good night's sleep. Marco even provided breakfast vouchers for us, which entitled us to a free coffee and pastry at an excellent cafe just around the corner. The unit also has a small hidden safe for valuables in case you need to store any belongings while you're away.

We didn't know this, but some cleaning services are also provided throughout the stay. It was nice coming back to clean dishes and fresh towels. :)