My friend and I stayed at Simona's place for almost three months while we were on exchange in Rome. The apartment is perfect for those looking to stay for an extended period, or if you don't feel like staying in the middle of all the touristy streets. Trieste is low-key and relaxed, with many nice restaurants nearby. The apartment is a five-minute (or less) walk to both metro and busses that connect you to the rest of the city.
Simona was a gracious host, quick to respond and help us out. There were a couple of issues with some of the appliances, normal issues that were outside of Simona's control. The few times this happened she was on the ball right away and made sure the janitor came as soon as possible. It almost felt like we were renting from a family member, which was really nice!
Very likely I will stay with her again the next time I'm coming to Rome, highly recommend staying here!