We just spent one week in this wonderful apartment. This was a high school graduation celebration - there were four of us - grandma, mom and two teenage boys. The experience of staying in an authentic Roman apartment just added another level to an amazing trip. The terrace was incredible, we spent a lot of time relaxing there and even ate a few of our meals at home. The neighborhood was great, easy walking distance to the Vatican and the metro with many shops, restaurants, bars and cafes in the area. I am a runner and enjoyed exploring the neighborhood on my daily runs. Patrizio met us at the apartment and showed us how everything works. He was very welcoming. Desiree was in touch with us before the trip and throughout our week there and even arranged a taxi for us to return to the airport, she was so very helpful and made our trip that much easier, navigating a new place and figuring out how to get around. We enjoyed our last evening meal at Osteria dell'Angelo, just a short walk, wonderful prix fixe menu. There is a great cafe right next door to the osteria for morning cappucino and cornetti. There is also a wonderful granita stand just outside the entrance to the apartment, you must try it. Two tips: Make sure to read the guest book before your vacation starts, I read it at the end and missed out on some things that sounded great (will just have to go back!) and make sure you insert the key to the door of the apartment the right way. It goes in both ways, but only turns if it is in with the right side up! All in all, we loved the apartment and the neighborhood and hope to return one day...