LOVED this place. We stayed with our 2 1/2 year old daughter, who made lots of playmates with the kids nearby. Two sweet cats nestled in with us (you don't have to let them in if you're allergic) and Chiara was a wonderful host. There are two restaurants and a grocery store across the street, and several more shopping areas/cafes within walking distance. To get into the heart of Rome is a bit of a trek by bus/tram (25-40 min), and traffic can be expensive in a taxi, but my boyfriend and I rented a vespa and it was pretty easy once we got the hang of it. You could also rent a car and get in and out quite quickly once you know where you're going.

The home itself was clean and quiet, with a gorgeous view out the master bedroom. The pillows on the bed were AMAZING. Heavy like tempurpedic, but there were other options available too. The place is a perfect haven for artists and writers, in particular, I think.

It's not in the middle of everything, but if you want to visit Rome and have some peace and space (especially great for kids because of all the land/pool), this home is a great option.