Nino's apartment is beautiful -- the pics on Airbnb are nice, but it is even homier and warmer in person. You feel like you are in the apartment of a good friend -- all those books, and numerous pieces of interesting art! The LR lamp too is gorgeous! Communication was always timely, courteous, and fast. My son arranged the check in, and that seemed to be prompt and efficient. Even when there was a small problem with the toilet -- which could have waited til we left -- he had it fixed within 24 hours. Great service! Nino left some things in the fridge, inclluding a bottle of wine, some milk, fresh fruit. There was also coffee, and other staples (tea, oil & vinegar, spices) so if you want a quick meal, you can take advantage of the fresh pasta shop, the wine shop, the bakery and the open market and live like a Roman! The main BR and the study (which has a pull out couch) both look inwards so make for quiet sleeping. The pull out couch (comfy -- at least for me!) in the LR looks out onto the busier street. it is not a major through-way but it does have bus traffic. I like sleeping with open windows so needed to close them in the early morning -- but the windows are new and very well soundproofed. Nino leaves a helpful book of suggestions. he will also make reservations for you in you tell him what restaurants you would like, and when. (he will send you his list). We loved Le Levain for breakfast croissants/pain au chocolat! Excellent homemade pasta shop next door. Little market on the square. Fun old-time general store on the square too. Fatamorgana Gelataria is right around the corner... so save room everyday! We ate at Il Buff -- farm to table -- our best meal of the trip. Dar Poeta has excellent wood-oven pizzas. Osteria der Belli has excellent seafood and great service. La Gatta Buia has nice historical atmosphere (former Papal prison) with typical Roman food (my son had the tripe... I opted for excellent pasta!) -- if you are there during artichoke season, go for the fried artichoke! Bar Calisto was hopping on a saturday night! Antico Arco looked very scenic and fun -- but we didnt' have time. There is a breakfast/prepared foods/caterer type place right on via Trastevere, right down from Il Buff, thst has breakfast goods as well as beautiful looking prepared foods like lasagne, grilled veggies, bread etc. You can sit and eat there -- or get it to go. We utilized the company suggested for our ride back to airport. (not the private driver -- but the company. it is in the place with all the cards for restaurants). Were very pleased that the car was great (a mercedes), the driver arrived early, and drove safely. Cost: 40 Euros (8 Euros cheaper than a flat-rate taxi). We did use taxis a few times using...