I cannot recommend this airbnb listing highly enough. My sisters and I were visiting Rome for the first time, so did not know the city well at all.
Before arrival, our host (Marco) contacted us with detailed instructions on how to get to the apartment, and also gave us tips on where to eat and his favourite places for traditional Roman food and wine.

When we arrived, we were met by Marco’s dad, who explained about the apartment and showed us how to operate the appliances. We were greeted with a bottle of red and white wine, some Italian chocolates and a fridge containing cold soft drinks and beer, which was greatly appreciated in the Italian summer heat!

The apartment is right in the heart of Rome, a few steps from the metro station, and just a short walk from the Colossuem, as advertised. There is also a very convenient supermarket on the same road. The air conditioning was also much needed in the 35 degree heat, keeping the apartment comfortably cool.

The only issue we experienced on our stay was with trying to figure out how to turn on the hot water boiler, and an email late at night to Marco was very quickly returned with detailed instructions on how to resolve the issue.

Marco was a very helpful host, and was always very quick to respond to questions or offer help or advice. He was even able to book a cab to the airport for us, as we had been taken in by higher charges from rogue cab drivers on the ride from the airport.

All in all, we had an amazing time in Italy, and our stay was made exceptional by the attention to detail and hospitality of Marco and his family.

We will certainly be looking them up if we return to Rome.