Wow! This was the perfect Airbnb experience. Massimo and Georgia are wonderful, warm and welcoming hosts - they made us feel completely at home, provided transport and restaurant information when we needed it.
The apartment is superb. In a gorgeous old traditional building off a side street in Trastevere. It faces the middle of the courtyard - so no traffic noise, making it a peaceful place to retreat after a busy day in Rome. It's really nicely designed, with quirky furnishings. Super spacious. Just like in the pictures! And really well equipped. Plus Massimo and Georgia filled it with treats and goodies (cakes, breads, eggs, juices!) to get us started.
The location of the apartment is better than we expected. It's ideal as it's right in the middle of the main attractions, all of which are in walking distance - 20 mins west to the Vatican, 20 mins north to the pantheon and centro historico, 20 mins east to the colosseum. We walked everywhere (though we do like to walk...) and didn't need public transport the entire time we were there (apart from to and from the airport). And Trastevere is a lively and beautiful neighbourhood to spend the evenings in (do go up to the top of the hill behind Trastevere where there's an incredible view over the city).
Just have to add a recommendation ... if you leave the apartment and turn left on to Viale Trastevere, 2 doors or so down is a takeaway pizza place (by the slice). The tomato and chilli bread is the best I have ever eaten!!!
Would 100% recommend this apartment, and will stay again ourselves when back in Rome.