As a first time user of Airbnb, the process of booking the apartment and the communication with Emiliano and Maria was seamless. Our hosts kept in contact and went out of their way to assist with airport transfers which was much appreciated.

The apartment itself was extremely well located in the heart of the centre of Rome and the location had an excellent vibe and was humming with activity. The apartment was completely as advertised - the Pantheon was right next door and in view - in fact the view was absolutely spectacular. Unbeatable ! It makes you think you are in a postcard and every day you can sit by the window and listen to new buskers in the piazza outside the Pantheon - feeling energised by 'people watching'. I greatly recommend the Pink Floyd and Morricone acts !

However, the location also meant that the noise level was considerable and did not abate until the early morning. If you are a light sleeper, this might not be the place for you. However, every location in Rome you might wish to visit was in walking distance. Trastevere - 15 min walk; Piazza Novone - 5 min walk; Campo de Fiori - 10 min walk; Vatican - 20 min walk, Trevi Fountain - 10 min walk; Spanish Steps - 15 min walk, Colosseum - 20 min walk, etc. Really quite perfect.

The apartment was a little basic in terms of amenities (in particular the bathroom was a little cosy) - however this was as expected and not an issue for us. It did have a hot shower, air conditioning and wi-fi - which were the main things we were concerned about. We would recommend the place without reservation for a few days and it is entirely suitable for a couple of weeks if you are comfortable with going out and eating out most nights.

In summary, if you are going to Rome you can rely on this place being exactly what it advertises. The pictures match the place and there are no major issues.