Carlo's apartment is lovely and just as pictured in the photos. The location is perfect - we were able to walk to all the major sights, including Vatican City and Villa Borghese, within 10 - 30 minutes. We never had to use public transit during our four days in Rome, and only used a taxi twice when our tired feet didn't want to make the short journey home! Check-in with Filipe was very easy and friendly. He even told me what pasta to order at his favorite restaurant. It was fantastic! The only negative is that there is a nightclub on the street very near the window and the street noise is quite loud, even until 3 or 4 in the morning. I am a heavy sleeper so it didn't really bother me, but my travel companion had a difficult time. By the second night we found some ear plugs and pulled out a fan and air conditioning unit we found in a closet, which provided enough white noise to allow for a good night's sleep. So arrive prepared and make sure to use the fans for noise at night and you will have a lovely stay!