Beautiful potted plants and fragrant flowering vines make the terrace a peaceful retreat in the midst of this busy city. The stunning panoramic views are incredible. Watching the sun rise from behind the church dome of the Chiesa del Gesu was a delight every morning. We purchased groceries from nearby markets and enjoyed most of our meals ( and many glasses of wine) out on the terrace. The apartment is in a great central location for exploring the city. We walked to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. There were easy connections to the Vatican and Termini Station from the bus stop at Largo Di Torre Argentina. Communication with the host, Federico was good and the check-in process went smoothly; Federico's friend, Dario, met us at the cafe below, helped us with our bags and showed us around the apartment. The concierge, Pradeep, showed us where to put the rubbish and recycling. The apartment itself is not large but it is more spacious than a hotel room and it has everything you need for preparing simple meals. The bathroom sink is deep enough for handwashing and there is a small drying rack that fits over the door. There is an iron and small portable ironing board which can be used on top of the desk. We were very happy with our choice and are grateful to Federico for making the apartment available to us. We each threw a shiny Canadian loonie into the Trevi Fountain, so we hope to come back to Rome someday, and when we do, we would love to stay at Federico's apartment again.