We caught an airport shuttlebus to our apartment which dropped us off right outside and Monica was there waiting for us which was lovely.
The apartment is on a nice residential street and the area feels really safe and friendly. Monica took us straight up and showed us everything. She left us some fresh italian flatbreads to tuck into and some strawberries. The fridge was stocked with wine and soft drinks and there is tea and coffee etc... Kitchen really well equipped for a short stay. The apartment is really clean, bathroom well equipped with lots of towels. There is a hairdryer too. The wifi worked great and Monica also leaves a mobile phone in case you need her. Overall the apartment has a fun vibe which is why my 11 year old daughter chose it. Just a nice, warm friendly feel. The beds are very comfy - we needed those at the end of our busy days. The steps up to the second bed are quite steep and you can’t stand up in this area, but being so busy we only went up here to sleep so this was no problem for us. The nearest metro is 10 mins walk across the main square - we managed this no problem with small cases when we returned home. I would say this apartment would suit a couple or a family with younger children (2 max). There are lots of nice restaurants nearby - we loved Gusto which is probably 10 mins walk down one of the main streets - there is a list of nearby restaurants in the apartment. There is a supermarket about 10 mins walk also - it took us a while to find it so maybe ask Monica to do a little map. The Vatican is a 30 minute brisk walk down a main street but we used the metro for the Colosseum area as a little too far to go. We loved the Pantheon area - typical Italian squares and cobbled streets but felt that by being slightly out of the hustle and bustle you probably get more value for money with your accommodation so we were happy with our area choice. Spanish steps walkable as is Trevi (although it is being renovated so not much to see at the moment). Do NOT miss the Bascilica - arrive at 9am for a fast moving 20 mins queue or read up before you go on the 'groups' exit from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museum which will save you queuing. Our apartment was a great base to see as much as we could possibly fit in. We felt very safe there which is important when you travel with kids. Thank you so much to Monica for being such an excellent host - we had a great time. I hope others find this review helpful - Rome is certainly a city where you need to do your homework before you go if you are short on time!