Marco's apartment is in a great location, close to the Piazza Navona, but on a quiet street (with a good gelateria, Frigidarium, just steps away!). The charming two-loft setup was ideal for our family (adults on one side, and pre-teens on the other), with a bathroom and "living room" area for each. Although the beds are in the loft spaces, I had no problem standing up straight in the sleeping area, and neither did our kids; but my 6' husband had to stoop a little.

Marco is a very warm and enthusiastic host, and he happily provided advice on nearby places to eat, along with a drawerful of maps and helpful guidebooks. The breakfast coupons he gave us for the nearby cafe were a wonderful perk -- we started every morning with a delicious cappuccino and pastry.