Jacopo is a great host, available when needed, and out of your way when not. Even well before our trip he was providing us with relevant information (maps, bus and metro connections). Upon arrival he had fresh juice and other amenities prepared, and gave us his unique touristic tips upon a massive map he keeps pinned to the wall. As you know, Rome is arguably the center of the universe, and almost everything meaningful there is to see is marked on this invaluable map for your continuous perusal. Jacopo gave us the keys and let us be, but was always ready to answer our questions and to help whenever asked. He is also an art connoisseur, happy to talk about the trade if you're interested.

The location is fantastic, centrical and about 400 meters away from the most important and breath-taking basilica after St. Peter's: St. John Lateran. The A metro, five minutes away, works very well for very cheap (1,50 eu) and tickets are valid for 100 minutes. This means you can go anywhere you want in Rome hopping to the B and C lines, and even into the train that will take you, with the same ticket, down to the sunny beach at Lido di Ostia.

The apartment (fourth floor by stairs, plenty of cardio) is within a lovely condominium that must have been very posh fifty years ago, and still conserves much of the charm with its well-kept bushes, plants, flowers, and tables to enjoy the shade or a meeting with friends. The room itself will accommodate two, and fresh sheets and towels are provided. There's free wifi, but it's very weak and won't reach beyond the room. The bathroom offers a bathtub with water as hot as you like. The kitchen is spacious and can be used for light cooking or for breakfast; the table can sit four. If I were to mention anything negative it would be the beds, which were designed by Torquemada: the springs are too close for comfort and you will feel inclined to confess to anything. Jacopo is aware of this and has promised to look into it. Other than that, this apartment and the host are very recommended, and we can't wait to come back. Grazie, Jacopo, ci vediamo!