Marlene is a most wonderful host staying up late to greet us following our night arrival in Rome. She had maps, sparkling water, milk, biscuits and a well equipped kitchen for our use. She even had a mobile phone available whilst we were in the eternal city and kept in regular contact with us via SMS. The nest was perfect for our use, so central to all attractions so that we were able to walk to the colosseum and forum as well as the Vatican and all the other attractions in the central area. Marlene recommended lovely restaurants, our daily coffee supply and was most kind to drive us to Trastevere station so we could catch a train to pick up a hire car. Thanks you Marlene for such a fantastic introduction to Italy and in particular Rome. You are very special and we feel privileged to have stayed in your lovely abode.