Trastevere is THE neighborhood to be in while in Rome. It has such a charm with all the small restaurants, piazza's and narrow streets. It's walking distance to more or less everything after you cross the bridge.
Ilaria's husband Roberto came to greet us and give us the tour of the apartment - and it couldn't have gone smoother. The apartment itself was super adorable with a bunk bed/loft bed in the upper room. Obviously no AC and it could be a bit hot in the evenings, but with the shutters half closed and the fan going, it was totally fine. The downstairs had a couch/sofa bed, small dining table and kitchen that had Bialetti Coffee Makers, pots and pans, a nice stove and a fridge. Now we didn't really eat anything other than breakfast at the apartment, but you could easily have made a nice dinner at Ilaria's place.
The wireless internet was a nice touch, so you could plan out your visits the evening before - and they had also printed out a list of recommended restaurants and sightseeings.
As others has mentioned, the apartment has 2 restaurants on the corners outside, which could become a bit loud in the evenings - but we just thought it was charming and part of the Italian culture. One of the restaurants on the corner (Da Luca) it definitely worth a visit - we had our best dinner there the last night.
Ilaria's apartment was perfect for us (2 adults and 2 kids) during our visit to Rome - and we would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Thanks Ilaria and Roberto!