Pina was fantastic! She provided us a nice welcome kit of supplies on our arrival (snacks, juices, wine, coffee, etc.). She showed us how everything worked in the apartment. She provided us a local mobile-phone so that we could instantly communicate with her if needed. She was immediately responsive when we e-mailed her for advice and questions. And she gave us some valuable insider tips about the latest new stuff to do in Rome (i.e. the excavations beneath Basilico San Clemente.)

Pina was the perfect "landlady:" That is, she was available if we needed her, but she did not intrude into our space or make us feel "watched."

Pina also arranged our 6 a.m. transportation to the airport and said goodbye to us before we left at that early hour. She and her husband, Leonardo, are real troopers!

We both lived in Rome in the 1970s -- prior to the days of the Metro. Some people might think Gli Archi is too far from the center. But it is NOT due to the fast, clean Metro. And if you want to practice your Italian, it's nice to stay away from the Centro Storico, where everyone answers you in English when you attempt to try your Italian. We loved this Quadraro area of Rome. The ancient aqueducts alone make it a unique place to stay.

The apartment was awesome. EXTREMELY clean and modern (IKEA-type kitchen), comfortable. We loved the high-end windows and shutters. We also liked the high level of security (multiple locks on the doors).

I highly recommend this apartment. We will definitely return.

One final note: We did not know Pina prior to this visit. We just looked at a bunch of apartments on Airbnb -- and chose Gli Archi because it looked perfect. However, coincidently, after talking with Pina, it turns out that a lawyer colleague of mine at the Los Angeles Times had Pina as a licensed tour guide of Rome in 2011. I exchanged some e-mails with my colleague while I was in Rome, and and she had WONDERFUL things to say about Pina.

Thank you Pina for everything!

Mark Yemma (and Anne Yemma)
Los Angeles Times, Senior News Design Editor