The neighborhood is quiet and right behind the Vatican - very residential. As avid walkers, being a few kilometers from some of the main sights was no bother and if we had needed, public transport was nearby. Simon was very easy to contact but we really didn't require any help during our stay. the apartment was comfortable and bright with access to the garden. I used the gym and while the equipment is hardly new it is entirely functional and a great alternative to running on the local streets. Two very minor issues: There is no shower caddie in the shower and nowhere to put things like soap and the kitchen cabinets are hard to open for someone short. I needed to use a chair to push them open. But neither of those could detract from the wonderful time we had!