Carla was very responsive with answering all of our advance logistics questions and arranged our transportation from the airport. She met us promptly when we arrived and took us on a little tour of the neighborhood. The apartment is situated just around the corner from an adorable piazza in Trastevere. Although some guidebooks called Trastevere "a grittier neighborhood", nothing could be further from the truth. Not only is Carla's neighborhood conveniently situated near all of Rome's sites, it is also beautiful and full of restaurants and small shops. The apartment itself was clean, comfortable, well-appointed with all basic cooking accoutrements, and Carla greeted us with a delicious cake and a fruit bowl as well as complete information on area restaurants, shopping and supermarket suggestions. Exactly what travel weary explorers need upon arrival! She also checked in with us a number of times during our stay to ensure everything was going well. Which it was! Thanks for hosting us, Carla, in your beautiful Trevestore apartment!