This is a well-sized bedroom with private bathroom in an apartment/condo building in the very desirable and social Trastevere area of Rome. Trastavere is a trendy and desirable section of Rome with many small streets often closed to traffic, indoor/outdoor cafes, bars and restaurants, little shops and a piazza. The area perks up particularly at night where it is fun to just walk around and people watch, shop, take in a delicious dinner at an outdoor restaurant, or have a glass of wine. Trastavere can get a little bit loud, particularly on weekend nights, so if you're looking for absolute peace and quiet, this may not be for you. However, if you really want to immerse yourself in the local social culture of Rome a bit with a less touristy feel, then this is the place for you.
Anna's place is a couple of short blocks away from the active part of Trastevere, so having a quiet night sleep is not a problem. The street is a one-way always filled with parked cars, but there isn't much traffic as in other areas. It is also located on the Vatican side (west) side of the Tiber River so it is a little bit removed from key landmarks in that respect. However, if you enjoy walking Rome and passing by people and shops, it is not a problem at all. Piazza Navona, The Pantheon, Campo Fori are only a 15-20 minute walk. Trevi Fountain is about a 30 minute walk. The Vatican is about a 30 minute walk north. The Colloseum and the Forum are a bit further - 45 minutes or so. Termini was about an hour walk. I really enjoy walking Rome and nothing was too far out of the way for me, but for those that tire easily or prefer public transportation, the train is only a few blocks away and there are always cabs and taxis to be found.
As a host, Anna is as gracious and nice an angel. She knows enough English to communicate basic travel, vacation and living essentials. I took Italian lessons before more trip, so that made communicating with her (and others) that much easier and fun. Anna works at the library and is very knowledgeable on all of a Rome. She makes all sorts of helpful recommendations and provides maps and guide books too. She prepares a simple breakfast of biscotto and other pastries, fresh orange juice and so forth. She bakes her own pizza and offered me some on several occasions.
In my 10 day stay I developed an affinity for Anna and truly enjoyed her company and sharing my day with her as we navigated through our language limitations without too much difficulty. I would definitely stay in Trastevere and in Anna's place the next time I go to Rome.