I just spent 7 weeks in Rome, exploring the city while living like a local. It was a wonderful experience, in part due to having an incredible host - Tom.
The apartment itself is nice - it is a small studio with a kitchenette and dining table/desk. It’s a third floor walk up with lots of sun, on a small street near some great places like Roscioli and Campo de Fiori…super central for the Jewish quarter, Trastevere, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona. It was great for me as a solo traveler. A friend stayed with me for a weekend and that was ok too. I also worked while I was there so the desk was a good spot to work.
But back to Tom - he made a tremendous difference in my stay in Rome. Not only was he super helpful with the basic Airbnb host logistics - luggage, arranging my arrival and departure - he also met me for cappuccini, shared stories of Rome and had lots of tips for my stay in Rome as well as the rest of my trip through Italy. I cannot recommend him and his apartments enough. When I return to Rome, Tom will be my first contact. I wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else.