Alessandro met us at the apartment earlier than check-in while it was still being cleaned from the previous AirBnB tenants so that we could drop our luggage off and grab the keys. He had recommendations for restaurants on the wall both nearby and in the city center, and he had plenty of maps in case we needed them.

The apartment was HUGE for a one bedroom and nicely renovated.

The area is great if you are looking for a local's experience - just across the river in a trendier more Brooklyn-type feel. Although it is across the river, we were able to walk to all of the major sights without any issues (Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, etc.). The neighborhood has great restaurants and nightlife. The windows in the apartment are new and block out the sound, so no need to worry about outside noise.