Lavinia's apartment was very nice. It had everything we needed. We really appreciated the air conditioning that we used in the late afternoon for our trip in early September. We had to leave very early for our flight when checking out. Lavinia graciously ordered a private car to take us to FCO at 05:30 in the morning at a good rate.
We found a large Conad grocery in the basement of a QVS department store 2 stops north on the #8 tram. There are several small Conad stores but this one is a real super market. We also found a full service laundry "Lavachiuga" one stop south on either the #8 or #3 tram. Although the #8 tram is most useful taking you to the hip places in Trastevere, and Piazza Venezia, the #3 tram will take you to the Coliseum and to the metro lines A and B. Be sure when you are checking in that you are shown how to open and close the gate. You need to do it yourself while they watch. It can be tricky.