Marta was a very gracious and attentive host. She met us in the apartment when we arrived, and walked us through everything. She answered all questions and made recommendations on where to eat/ go etc. She was also available on texting and was very responsive with questions we had throughout the trip.

The apartment itself is quite clean and has all necessary amenities. Rome was quite hot during our visit (mid-July) and the air conditioners were not strong enough to truly cool down the rooms at night. It seems like this is pretty common in Italy, where the buildings are old and the electrical wiring cannot support stronger ACs.

The area that the apt is in is Termini, and I would probably not choose to stay in this neighborhood again as it is not ideal for an idyllic vacation getaway. We walked from the train station to the apartment (a little over 10 min walk, seems longer in the summer heat) and the streets were littered with glass. We saw several pan handlers in the area as well. It seems like the area is home to several immigrant communities, which is good in that you get some variety of cuisines if that's what you are looking for. Overall, the area does not really capture "the quintessential charm of Rome" that many travelers might be after.

For the budget traveler who is okay with the neighborhood, this is a perfect place. Marta is a wonderful host and made every effort to make our stay as pleasant as possible.