Booking and staying at Riccardo's apartment was easy and a great experience from the very beginning. He was the most gracious host answering all our questions and providing ideas, even offering to pick up my parents and me from the airport for a small fee. The apartment is just as described, the beds are super comfortable, and the garden felt like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A short walking distance to the metro and a 5/10 minute ride had us in the center of town. Our visit to Rome wouldn't have been the same without also Riccardo's recommendation to a nearby restaurant, which hosts and atmosphere gave us a taste of the Italian people's warmth and family embrace...as well as incredibly delicious food! The neighborhood is also home to a few family operated cafes and gelato shops, which we explored with heart! In closing, Riccardo's apartment and neighborhood were the perfect home for our vacation and desire to see Rome in all its beauty!