We wanted to be in the heart of Trastevere for the vibe and the quaintness of its streets. Marisa's apartment was ideal in every way. It is close by some of the best cafés and restaurants, and yet set back off a quiet street meant it was surprisingly peaceful and felt very safe. It is easy to walk from to all parts of the city and also has great bus connections. But if you are sightseeing, you do not need to travel far. Trastevere boasts some of Rome's best hidden gems. Make sure you visit Chiesa di San Francesco a Ripa and the glorious Basilica Santa Cecilia.
The apartment itself was perfect for our needs. My son slept comfortably on the pull-out sofa bed. I had the main bed - also a fold-up bed. It was comfortable enough. Marisa's place is very well equipped. Everything worked well. Good shower and the heating warmed up the apartment quickly but the weather was unusually warm for December and we never needed to use it. Lovely Giovanni was always on hand to help us with anything.