Maria's place in Rome was very comfortable for my family during our three-night stay, and with a little TLC and some small improvements here and there I think this apartment could definitely provide any guest with a 5 star stay. Though the furniture and decor is a bit utilitarian, it is also perfectly sufficient, especially since anyone visiting Rome likely does not plan to spend all that much time inside at their apartment during their visit. Especially here, since the location really couldn't be better. Directly across the street at Labottega Pastificio con Cucina Roma we had one of if not the pasta we had during our entire visit to Italy, and just down the street you'll find a Michelin starred restaurant as well as one of the liveliest wine bars around, Il Gocceto. Plenty of other interesting places to eat and drink and shop are all around you, and we were also able to walk to points of interest like the Castel Sant'Angelo (5-6 minutes) as well as the Piazza Navona and Pantheon (10-15 minutes). We could have continued walking to the Trevi Fountain and Trajan Market, but our toddler had other plans :) Speaking of our toddler, although the crib was not set up as requested upon our arrival, the very kind handyman did come by immediately after check in to set it up properly for us. He even provided sheets and a cute blanket and a pillow, and our daughter felt very special having her own "little bed" made up just for her. They even provided a cute hooded towel for her to use after taking a shower! On the outside of the windows there are shutters that you can close and hook shut, which really do block out the light nicely, but as a picky sleeper I did bring along and put up a black out shade over the window as well. The curtains in the main bedroom are sheer, so if you are particular about darkness when you sleep, I recommend bringing your own blackout shade as well. With the windows open it could get quite noisy at night, but with the windows closed it was basically silent. We were there for three very hot days and the AC kept everything cool all night long while we slept, even if we turned it off all day while we were out and about. Be warned, however, that there is only one remote which controls all three air conditioning units, so if you think you'll want to adjust the temperature in the middle of the night, be sure to have the remote in the room with you or be sure it's set to a temperature that will be comfortable all night light (ie, don't crank it super low to cool the room down and then wake up freezing at 3 am without the remote!). The middle bedroom has sliding glass doors that open up to the hallway, so this room doesn't get as dark as the other room. Before our arrival Maria asked if we wanted this room set up as a double or a single bed, and I requested that it be a double bed, but when we arrived, there was only a single bed there. I would recommend following up a day or so before your arrival if you have specific requests (like a crib) to ensure the apartment is set up the way you would like it upon check in. As a mom traveling with a toddler, I also put a pretty keen eye on every surface (including the floor) whenever we check in to a new place. Upon arrival at Maria's apartment, I immediately noticed large crumbs on the floor by the couch, fingerprints and smudges on the glass coffee table, and more crumbs on the couch as well. I mentioned this to Eduardo before he left the apartment and he had someone come by right away to clean again, but I was happy that I brought along my own disinfecting wipes for added comfort. Like I said, these things would probably have gone unnoticed by most, but as a mom of a toddler who touches and gets into everything, cleanliness is a top priority to me when I travel! As far as the building, the elevator is very efficient and very nice to have, especially when lugging suitcase upstairs! We never had to wait more than a few minutes and my daughter loved that it had glass walls. We did not get to enjoy the upstairs terrace since it was so hot while we were there, but it seemed lovely and they do provide chairs for you to take up with you. As mentioned already, Eduardo checked us in and went over everything with us when we arrived. He was very kind, helpful, and communicative, and he made sure that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Last but not least, I do want to note that the parking is a few blocks away and it's very important to take the proper route to the apartment otherwise you will end up doing what we did: one of us dragging a 70 lb suitcase and the other carrying a toddler down a sidewalk completely dominated by tree trunks and tree roots, then a cobblestone street that every single blog you've ever read about traveling in Rome warns you about (aka, one that you do NOT want to be dragging a 70 lb suitcase down). If you park in the parking garage near the apartment, BE SURE to exit onto Vicolo del Malpasso, NOT out the way you entered in your vehicle, onto Lungotevere dei Sangallo. This was a huge mistake that made our 4 minute walk to the apartment miserable (anyone with a toddler knows how long 4 minutes can feel when you're all hot, tired, and struggling to carry/roll things to your destination! :) But overall, the parking was really convenient, and we had a very nice stay at Maria's