Upon checking out I told Jacopo, that I would write a terrible review so that no one would reserve his place, which would mean it being available every time I come to Rome, which is about once a month for 10 days or so.

Sarcasm aside...

For me the place is ideal: from Fiumicino airport the train drops you off at Ostiense train station (8 euro ticket, remember to stamp it before boarding).

Jacopo was there to meet me with his Sister who then walked me to the apartment: about 250 metres away (walking past the metro station Piramide, which gets you to the centre easily and out to the EUR.. for those wishing to get to the Vatican or that side of Rome, go back to Ostiense Station and take a local train- FL3- Direct to Roma S. Pietro.. 15 minutes, 1 euro train ticket)... the location of this apartment is that good.

The apartment is on the second floor of a good apartment block, which is secure and safe, and just off the main road so also quiet. On the corner is good supermarket, open 7 days a week, and the area is full of bars and restaurants (Portofluviale one of my favourites, as was as Eataly which is also just a short walk away.. much better wine selection at Eataly than at the Enoteca on the corner). Testaccio is 10 minutes walk away, Trastevere a further 10 -15 minutes if you walk through MACRO.

This is one of those little gems you rarely find: perfectly located, perfectly equipped apartment, easy to get to, easy to access the rest of the city, lots of local resources. Great to come back to after a day of work and easy to feel at home here. For those visiting Rome exclusively for pleasure this would also be ideal, being able to escape the bustle for a couple of hours to wind down and relax.

From my end, for future reservations, this will be my first port of call to see if the location is available when i am in Rome.