Valentino is a great host. He was very gracious and helpful, spending as much time as needed to get us acclimated to the apt and the area. The apt was great, classic old building, clean and comfortable. Great location and very quiet (although the crows and gulls do get up early and seem to have lots to say every morning). We were able to walk everywhere - the Coliseum, St. Peters, the Forum... Valentino left us his numbers to reach him and had some excellent dining recommendations. We ended up leaving late on our departure due to mishaps on our part and he was very understanding.