I stayed at Simona's gorgeous apartment for 5 nights in May. I was traveling to Italy with my 80 year old mother in celebration of her birthday. I reached out to Simona to see if she could help to arrange a transport service for mefrom the airport and with handling our luggage. From the outset, she was so gracious and helpful with anything I needed. She arranged for us to be met at the airport by Claudio who was just amazing! He was waiting for us when we landed and handled all of our luggage. He was so kind and personable and he even went out of his way to make a stop for me to exchange for Euro's before bringing us to the apartment. Simona and her husband met us outside the apartment and brought all our things in for us. As soon as Simona opened the door, I just stood there in awe and my first words were "Oh My God...it is so much more beautiful than the pictures on the website"!! And it is!! The apartment is amazing!! It so spacious, fresh and clean. I just loved it from the second we walked in. My mother and I each had our own bedroom and bathroom which gave each of us privacy and lots of room. The apartment is on a busy street and I loved having the windows open in the morning and hearing all the hustle and bustle outside. But close those windows....which must be soundproof.... and the street below just disappears!!! It is apartment is delightfully quiet...shutting out all noise below. And the location....it does absolutely not get any better than Simona's place...it TRULY is The Best in Rome!! Looking at the map, I thought I would need a taxi to get to the Vatican. I could not believe that all I had to do was walk straight out the door, down 2 blocks filled with cute little shops and there I was...standing at the foot of the Castel Sant'angelo Bridge with the Vatican over the bridge to the right. I was in awe!! The location is beyond ideal...in the heart of everything Rome has to offer!! There is a taxi station out the front door to the right that was so convenient. You can get tickets for the hop on hop off bus at the corner by the bridge which is very much recommended. Right around the corner is a great little supermarket We bought fruit, cereal and eggs for breakfast. There is a fabulous bakery and pizzeria right across the street. Make sure you go there and get some fresh rolls for breakfast! Simona suggested some local restaurants and we ate the one near the market the first night......the food was wonderful! I wish airbnb was not limiting my words for this review as I could go on and on. Simona's place is beyond amazing. She is a wonderful hostess with a gorgeous apartment. If you are going to Rome..do not hesitate for...