To everyone considering staying at Maria's apartment, I highly recommend that you do. Maria was very responsive to all my questions, and provided great information. Check-in was very easy, and even though Maria wasn't available to greet us in person, her son Matteo met us at the apartment on-time, and gave us a quick orentation.
The apartment itself was even nicer in person, and was very clean and fresh, not to mention charming. The locaton is also great, situated in a typical Roman neighborhood, with cafes, restaurants and grocery stores all within walking distance. Danielle across the street sells fresh made meals, like roasted chicken, suateed spinach, or pizza, so if you want to eat in, it can be healthy and 'home made'. It is also very affordable - dinner for two between 12-20 euros.
There is also a cafe called L'Incentro a little farther down the street, where you can enjoy great coffee, pastries and paninis with the locals. Capuccino was 1.10 euros, compared to 4 euros downtown, and it was much better.
Access to public transit is excellent, and it is an 8 minute walk to Saint Peter's Square. Just 8 minutes.
Stay here. You won't regret it.
Jason and Donna. Toronto, Canada
May 4-9, 2018