We started our trip to Italy in Andrea's beautiful apartment--definitely the most lux place we stayed. I would definitely recommend taking in up on the transportation from the airport, because my husband and I tried to take the local transit and walk, which turned out to be a three hour affair (Google maps print-outs definitely not as reliable as a GPS map). The apartment is tucked away in a little neighborhood around the Vatican, and feels both safe and authentic. There's a Bar just down the street where you can get delicious (and cheap) breakfast and cappuccinos.

Andrea made us feel right at home, and we appreciate his patience and information. He provided us with a cell phone to use during our stay. Thankfully we were never in too big of a problem to have to use it, but we appreciated the option and extra care. He also pointed out some authentic restaurants and parts of the city to walk through--a BIG help for first-timers.

The apartment itself is beautiful, modern and clean. We felt extremely comfortable during our stay and would absolutely return when we visit Rome again in the future.