The location was perfect to explore the Colosseum area in Rome after our cruise, which started in Athens. We used taxi service or Lyft to reach the Vatican or more distant tourist destinations. As first time to Italy, our host was especially helpful in coordinating our transportation after we disembarked (which was a blessing as driver was waiting as soon as we stepped off the ship and our group of six did not have to somehow reach train or taxi service off the port property. Driver also graciously took four of our party to airport to make connecting flights before taking my daughter and myself into Rome to our VRBO apartment, which was no more than a thirty minute drive). It was an added expense, but I actually reserved the apartment the day before we disembarked so the morning we arrived we could go straight inside the apartment and not have to wait until check-in later in the day. After being on a cruise ship, the roominess felt like a luxury. Having a washing machine was a must for me after being on the cruise. It turned out even better as my daughter was able to go on to a last minute add of a few days visit at a friend’s in Sweden with clean clothes. Our host again secured transportation for us to the airport, which concluded nicely our first time abroad in this part of the world. One highlight was our pasta cooking class on our last night! A special memory I highly recommend. Plenty of options from which to choose. Again, property in great location & spacious.