We were familiar with the apartment building of Marzia's place (having stayed with a friend nearby before), so when Marzia's apartment was available, we grabbed it. The location is perfect - a few steps away from the Pantheon. You can wake up early and beat the crowds to get into the Pantheon and get a great view. You are right in the middle of all the action, too - walking distance to all the great places in Rome, including restaurants, coffee, etc. The unit itself is perfect for a family (although, one drawback is that it has one bathroom, so traveling with teens is hard if you are used to having two bathrooms). But, the apartment has ample space for everyone; two nice rooms, a kitchen, a dining room (which we never used) and a family room area. The views from the apartment are excellent, too. There is even a small balcony off the bathroom where you can sit while you have a glass of wine. The unit is very clean and has been refurbished. The kitchen is basically all new - new washing machine, fridge, etc. The beds were comfortable and the AC works GREAT. You will not feel the heat of a Roman summer in this unit at all. A few other important points. The unit is pretty quiet, considering you are in the middle of all the action. There is a small floor fan that you can use to create some white noise to help filter out the noise from below. But, in general, it's quiet. There is a doorman during the day/week in the apartment, so you also feel very safe. Lastly, Marzia and her family are very helpful. They are extremely responsive and considerate. They really made our vacation great. I HIGHLY recommend this place, which I am loathe to do, as I don't want to spoil this great find! Enjoy.