Andrea was a great host! He was very communicative prior to our arrival, and arranged for us to store our luggage in a storage locker in the foyer prior to check-in since our flight arrived in the early morning. Plus we were able to check in a little early, which was greatly appreciated after a long overnight flight from the US and a morning spent wandering around Rome in a sleepy fog. The location of the apartment is perfect for exploring the Colosseum, Forum/Palatine Hill, Baths of Caracalla, and Trajan’s Forum. Also, it is a 5 minute walk from a metro stop (Colosseo), which made getting around the city and arriving from the airport very easy. The apartment itself is bright and spacious in the living area and bedroom, and the view of the Colosseum from the windows really IS that great! Everything was spotlessly clean, and earplugs were provided in case we found it loud while sleeping (there are some bars and restaurants on the first floor, but we never really heard much noise even without the earplugs). The bathroom and kitchen were quite small and hard to maneuver around in (especially the shower), but that is fairly common in Europe. We had a minor issue on our first night where the shower would not drain and was in danger of overflowing after the water ran for less than 2 minutes, but Andrea promptly fixed it, and it was all taken care of by the time we returned later that day. Another plus is that this building has an elevator, which you might need as the apartment is located several floors up from the ground. We loved our stay here, and coming back each night felt like coming home!