I was keen for a conveniently located place for our first trip to Rome in many years. It is a small ground floor flat. The building is on a quiet residential street and the flat is positioned across a small plant filled internal courtyard making it extra quiet and private.

It is composed of an entry, a bedroom, kitchenette and a bathroom. Secure windows in each area mean light and breeze.

The entry has the only entry/exit door and doubles as a second bedroom. A single foldout bed and a chair (used as a side table) made a comfy nook for our teen. There was enough room to open the door.

The bedroom had double bed, wardrobe and a bench running its width which served as a desk/dining table and 3 chairs.

The kitchenette we used only for simple breakfast etc. It included a small washing machine (really long cycle but good gentle wash).

The bathroom has large pedestal basin (good for hand washing clothes), toilet, bidet and a shower (very narrow but adequate). The very small amount of floor space means it's not really suitable for anyone with restricted movement or poor balance.

Although the weather was hot we did not need the Aircon but did use the ceiling fans. We left the door and windows ajar day and night as all had security grills. It was pleasant to look over the courtyard and feel the breeze.

The location was great, walking distance to so many sights and allowed for siestas or pre-dinner rests. We walked everywhere, got first entry into the Colosseum, shopped in Trastevere, even walked to the Vatican. The Colosseo metro station is so close we went a morning trip to Ostia Antica and even swam at the Lido. We felt perfectly safe walking about day or night.

As it was the traditional holiday time many businesses were closed but enough remained open to allow us to dine out or shop for eating in. Prices were very reasonable in the local supermarkets and eateries with the gelati being good and cheaper than most other parts we visited.

Juan and Todd were relaxed and friendly, getting back to me quickly when I had a query. Everything was neat and clean and ready for our arrival.

We spent a week here and could easily have spent another. It was tight living but we managed. It was like having our own little place in Rome.