Francesca's place could not possibly be better. It's in the perfect location, a quiet little section of Trastevere, with a small but well-stocked cafe a few steps away, a cozy sweet pizza and salad place across the narrow street (you could almost touch the door, from her door) and all the shops and well known piazzas a few minutes' walk away across Via Trastevere. There is a lovely and small outdoor market at Piazza San Cosimato, about 5 minutes away by foot past charming narrow cobbled streets--we got beautiful figs, tomatoes, and peaches there from the local vendors there. Not touristy at all, as it's a smaller local market with just produce and food (no sunglasses or t-shirts!). The apartment is perfect as well, has everything needed and more, and thoughtful smart touches everywhere--hooks where you want them to be, a door to separate the main bedroom from the rest of the apartment, a second bathroom (great for kids) and a ridiculously comfortable pull out sofa bed. No springs in the back, as Francesca promised--she was completely right. The book selection is wonderful and personal, giving a hint at the (what we imagine to be) lovely family whose home this is and was. The walk up to the apartment is also pretty--a breezy central opening (not exactly a courtyard, but sunny and full of flowing potted flowers and vines). The beauty of the old building is everywhere: doors that are thick with heavy solid hardware, substantial shutters and windows, and dead-quiet walls. The kitchen is small but everything is exactly where it should be and all works perfectly--I can imagine many wonderful meals having been cooked there. There's nothing flimsy anywhere, and nothing generic about this special place.