I travelled to Rome for the first time with my mother (if you discount being in my mother's stomach!) and what an introduction...
Fabrizia is the PERFECT host and we feel like we've made a new friend. She communicates quickly, was able to give us clear directions of how to travel from the airport, picked us up and dropped us off by car and was extremely helpful in offering local tips of where to eat and how to get about. Not to mention, she is sweet, kind and very open.
The place was perfect and had everything we needed. We were walking approx 8 miles a day, so it was lovely to get back to the apartment (a quiet sanctuary), resting up and having our aperitif on the lovely balcony. We at 3 brilliant restaurants nearby (Necci, Trattoria L'Idillio and L'Angolo Cottura) and had our coffee at the coffee shop opposite every morning. We found that the tram is the BEST way to get anywhere. Alessi stop at the top of the road and 3 stops (5 minutes) basically to the Colosseum. Another 3 and you are to the Termini station and from there you can get the metro to the Vatican city.
Much recommended and I hope to stay there again :)