So grateful to Virginia! This is the best place to stay in Rome! Everything from the airport pick-up, to the amenities at the apartment, to the perfect location -- our visit was a dream! The apartment is spacious and well appointed, and Virginia and her associates were all extremely responsive to any thing we needed.
The Vatican/St. Peter's Square is a quick, easy 10 minute walk. There is a bakery across the street for fresh bread, cheese and cappuccino, and a grocery store called "Simply" about 2 blocks away. The apartment is very secure. The neighborhood is very quiet, walk-able, safe, well lit, and the metro and and a taxi stand is about 4 small blocks away. The airport transport service is also available for other excursions.
We had written to the Vatican in advance and secured tickets for the Papal audience on Wednesday morning. Seeing the Pope was the #1 highlight! #2 was Cooking with Cesare! Amazing experience - check out: www.cookwithusinrome.com
Important heads-up: You will have a chance to work off the carbs - there are three flights of stairs (21 steps each) to get up to the apartment.
Thanks again, Virginia!