Everything was wonderful. The apartment is actually bigger than it seems in the pictures because it has high ceilings and is filled with a lot of light. The sofa turns into a bed that fits two people. There are supplies for simple cooking and a grocery store around the corner.
The apartment is centrally located and in walking distance of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. I was there to work in the Vatican archives and the archives at the Propaganda Fide. The apartment is in walking distance of both. The apartment is near many bus lines and just down the street from the Metro. Also, lots of cabs pass around the area because it is in a prime tourist area.
Though you are in a tourist area, you still get the feeling of living in a lively neighborhood. The building is full of locals living real lives. The people are kind and say hello. Aw There are many restaurants nearby. I highly recommend the Vatican Museum restaurant around the corner—the people are awesome and the food is good and well-priced.
Finally, the best thing about the apartment is the host, Emanuele. He is always attentive and available to communicate. He has great food recommendations and useful contacts (his driver is awesome). He is a private chef and we hired him to come to the apartment and teach us how to make pasta. He was great with the kids, very patient and kind. He is also a great cook!
I truly enjoyed my time at the apartment. I got some really good research done while also being a part of a lively Roman community.