Upon arriving at La Trasteverina we were met Chiara and Lucia who made us feel welcome immediately. The apartment was equipped with everything you could need and the addition of supplies for breakfast was a lovely thought; we even had a welcoming bottle of wine waiting for us and Lucia had kindly made us a delicious heart-shaped cake in celebration of our wedding anniversary! The apartment is in a quiet little side street in the middle of the charming Trastevere area of Rome - it's like a little town in it's own right but close to all the major sightseeing attractions of Rome, we walked to the Vatican and the Colosseum. The area is lively and friendly with plenty of bars and restaurants and has a nice 'buzz' to it. We also enjoyed a stroll through the Botanical Gardens which are nearby (there is a charge for entrance) which was a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome's popular attractions; it is a little tired in parts but we felt this just added to it's charm and is a lovely spot to have a picnic. All in all, we enjoyed our stay hugely and if we ever return to Rome we definitely hope to stay at La Trasteverina.