Our first trip to Italy, let alone Europe, immediately became a grande recordo! Leila Maria's/Raymondo's apartment lived up to the pictures. Raymondo met us promptly, gave us the tour of the apartment, oriented us to the city of Rome.
Leila Maria/Raymondo generously stocked the kitchen with coffees, teas, prosciuttos, breads, cheeses, juices, milk, cereals, snack cakes--more than enough for us (husband and wife) to fuel up and start each of our 4 days in Rome. One could cook a nice meal as the kitchen has every cooking necessities. For the bathroom (tiny compared what we're used to in the U.S., but very manageable), Leila Maria/Raymondo also provided shampoos, body wash, great towels, and a hair dryer.
The main area (livingroom/bedroom) was spacious for a suction apartment. The bed was comfortable and, by our 2nd full day, we were able to adjust to Roma time and sleep soundly, albeit, one could hear the street noise, which was infrequent, nevertheless.
Great location to many ancient, historic sites.
The apartment was a 10-min. walk to the Colosseum, and even closer, Trajan's Forum, which was at the end of our street!
Many shops and, just as important to us as the historic sites, many good restaurants, all within no more than 10-/15-min. walk.
Public transit is convenient, with subway (Cavour and Colosseum stations) also a nearby 5/10 min., respectively).
Roma, in general, is a good walking city in regards to all the ancient/historic sites. Public transit is better than what we have in CA, although the bus drivers aren't the friendliest or most helpful.
All in all, our stay at Leila Maria's/Raymondo's apartment was a wonderful experience and we would certainly book it again since we are to return to Rome some day given the coins we tossed into the Trevi Fountain.
Thanky Leila Maria and Raymondo for being a part of a grande recordo!