The LEV in Rome is a well-appointed, snug nest with sunny, eastern views, located in a quiet courtyard in a building complex that overlooks the garden-like Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice in the Testaccio neighborhood. This spotlessly clean, well proportioned flat is on the first floor (second in American parlance) of a secure renovated building, with an elevator (5 steps up), which is always a plus if one is traveling with heavy luggage. It is also very child friendly, with a stroller and a fold-up crib. The well-arrayed and generously stocked galley kitchen is very functional with a dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, boiler and an espresso-pod machine (pods included). The bathroom is well designed with a sink large enough to bathe a baby, a roomy tile shower and an unlimited supply of on-demand hot water. There is also a very efficient washing machine in the closet outside of the bathroom. The cozy living area features a comfy love seat, a large screen Smart-TV and robust WiFi Internet access for all your streaming needs. There are two large bedrooms, each hosting queen-sized beds with good mattresses and a large wardrobe in the master. But an important part of any rental experience is the hospitality of the proprietor and throughout the process Lia was communicative, friendly, kind and accommodating, obliging our schedule by allowing us an early check in and extending our stay when our departure flights were twice canceled. She was prompt in meeting us at the assigned check-in time, provided a detailed tour of the apartment and gave us with excellent recommendations for shopping, neighborhood sites and local restaurants, which are inarguably some of the best in Rome. Lia also left us an assortment of treats and kitchen staples as well as a chilled bottle of wine. She was responsive and available to assist us with every request. We will happily return to this lovely retreat and we would recommend it to anyone interested in visiting the delightful quartieri of Testaccio, perhaps the most authentic of all Roman neighborhoods.