Carla is indeed a Super Host. She was in contact with us as soon as we booked her apartment, answering our questions and making suggestions for local restaurants and airport transfers. We experienced weather delays with our inbound flights and Carla was very responsive and flexible accomodating our changing itinerary. We used her driver to and from the airport and the service was great. Carla was waiting for us when we arrived and explained all the functions of the apartment clearly. She also gave us tips on how to get around the city by bus and metro.
The apartment was exactly as advertised. It is very neat, clean, and comfortable. The double glazed windows and shutters work well to shut out light and noise. All the appliances worked flawlessly and the bathrooms had plenty of hot water for showers. Best of all, for AC dependant Americans like us, Carla's place has central air conditioning that is very strong, not the weak individual units common in Europe.
The neighborhood is extremely well situated for sightseeing. We chose the apartment because of its proximity to the Vatican Museum--a 2-minute walk away. However, we soon discovered that it's also very close to the A metro line and many bus routes that take you to the major sights in Rome. In addition, there are 3 city-style supermarkets nearby and one of the major fresh produce markets in the city is two blocks away.
I would highly recommend Carla's place to anyone seeking a restful haven in Rome, and we'll certainly stay again on our next visit.