We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Francesco's apartment. It's bright, comfortable and spacious with everything we needed. Beds were really comfortable with nice bed linen, and the shower was hot and efficient, and nice soft fluffy towels. The kitchen is very dated, but was sufficient for our needs. The location in vibrant and lively Monti couldn't be beaten, most of the major sites are just a short walk away - the Colosseum and Forum literally just 10 minutes down the road. The street was fairly quiet, just a little noise at night, but it's close to lots of shops, bars and restaurants. We didn't meet Francesco, but Carlo arranged a taxi from the airport and showed us around the apartment. Communication was quick and easy, nothing was too much trouble. If you're thinking of coming to Rome, I'd highly recommend staying here! Grazie mille Francesco!