The apartment was everything we expected from the listing, set in a beautiful old narrow street, the interior is stylish and modern while still retaining much of its historic charm. The apartment is very compact, which is to be expected in a city like Rome, but it didn't feel cramped and was equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.
Mirko was a great host and did everything he could to ensure our brief visit to to Rome was enjoyable.
The location is fantastic it's a 15 minute walk from Termini station, Cavour metro is close by and the bus stops on Via Nationale (there is a tourist information kiosk outside Palazzo delle Esposizioni where you can buy bus/metro tickets and get a free map of Rome) mean it's easy to use public transport to get out to areas further away.
The sights around Colosseum are easy to reach by foot (the Coming Out cafe opposite the Colosseum on Via San Giovanni in Laterano is a great place for breakfast, it's a gay venue but being a heterosexual family we where made to feel very welcome).
There is a small Carrefour supermarket a short walk away on the corner of Via del Viminale and Via Napoli which has a good range of food and wine at reasonable prices should you need to pick up any supplies.
Because the apartment is in a traditional old building it was lovely and cool inside despite the temperature being in the mid 30s outside. The small outside courtyard is a great addition as it meant we where able to sit outside and talk when our daughter was asleep inside in the evening and the built-in USB charging socket in the bedroom is an added bonus.