I don't know where to start. Francesca could not have been more helpful. She arranged our transportation to and from the airport. When we arrived she met us at the apartment, showed us how to make Italian coffee and really made us feel that we could contact her anytime with any questions about the apartment or Rome. She came with a bottle of wine and a lovely pastry from a local bakery. She offered to book tours or make restaurant reservations for us. Francesca is the perfect host - welcoming, informative and helpful.

The apartment came equipped with cookies in the cookie jar, coffee, sugar, salt, olive oil, really all we needed and more. I think the rooms are even nicer than they look in the photos. Each with a window that brings in lots of air and natural light. The apartment has air conditioning and heat, we didn't need either. The bedroom has built in closets with plenty of shelves and hangers. Within half an hour of arriving, our suitcases were unpacked and tucked away and we were enjoying a fresh cup of coffee and a cookie. It felt like home, in Rome!

The location is perfect. We walked all over the city day and night. One minute to the Tiber (Tevere) River, ten minutes to the Vatican, ten minutes to Campo di' Fiore (which is overflowing with restaurants) maybe half an hour to the Colosseum. I am so glad we stayed in Francesca's apartment and not a hotel. I highly recommend it as a great base to explore Rome. I hope to be back!