Francesca and her husband were charming hosts. They greeted us at the door and answered our many questions about the neighborhood and went through the apartment in detail with us. They even helped carry our bags in (and back out) and arranged for a driver and van to pick up our 5 adults + toddler from the airport. They also had a small baby crib set up for us and our 2-year old slept great in it.

The location is fantastic - roughly 3 blocks from a taxi stand and tram stop. There is a grocery store (Conad) about a block and a half away, a wonderful salumeria (Antica Casciara) a block away, two blocks away there is a cafe on the corner (of Viale Trastevere) that is open for breakfast and has decent pastries and cappuccinos, and a bank (ATM/Bancomat) a block away as well. Everything you need is close by. Unlike many reviews that you see about other Trastevere apartments, this apartment is very quiet at night.

The apartment is a 3rd floor walk-up (2nd floor by the European standard, where street-level is floor 0). There are 40 steps arranged in 3 flights from the street to the apartment. Being 6 months pregnant, with a toddler and traveling with said toddler's grandparents - the stairs were very challenging. Also, there is a narrow spiral staircase in the apartment that leads to a small loft where the washing machine is located.

There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - one bathroom has a standup shower, the other has a bathtub. The main room has a table and chairs and a sofa that seats 2.

I would not recommend this apartment for anyone with any significant physical constraints. We were under the impression that the apartment would only be a "few steps" from the street. We did manage the stairs, and did enjoy the location very much and would recommend the apartment - so long as people are very clear about the number of stairs.