Being here was a very special experience. It's a true, historical, classic, sensuous Roman apartment, not some anonymous, generic aparthotel. The entire space radiates with love and joy. It was a feast for the eyes: beautiful art hanging on colored walls, lush potted plants, and gorgeously-patterned tile floors. I could see the Colosseum out of the windows. In addition to being beautiful, the apartment was also comfortable. There was a giant flaw-foot bathtub that I could stretch out my legs in, the mattress in my room was soft, the apartment was possible to cool down with fans in the summer heat, and the kitchen had everything I needed to fix myself a classic Italian meal. The location was insanely convenient. The Colosseum was a 7 minute walk by foot. Being able to go outside and admire it any time was an experience I'll never forget. There's 24/7 store selling groceries/toiletries that's 5 minutes away. The legendary Basilica San Clemente was 1 minute away. And many of Rome's biggest historical sites - Capitoline Hill, Trastavere, the Mouth of Truth, and The Pantheon - were all walkable. Tons of delicious restaurants right around the corner - La Rioni (next door and open til midnight), Al Gladiatore, and Caffe San Clemente (super fast WiFi and great for working) were my favorites. The house had a real family atmosphere. Barbara (the host) was kind, generous, and indescribably cool. Moritz, the other housemate, is a thoughtful journalist here from Germany. The final housemate is Cabule, a sweet, affectionate young dog. I generally don't like dogs, but this sweet boy won my heart over immediately. Staying here is a real privilege, and I'll never forget it.