I loved the neighborhood of Trastevere. It seemed to reflex the real Rome. Around every corner, you were met with a nice surprise of a cute shop, restaurant or bar. Francesca was more than welcoming and very communicative when it came to arriving at her lovely home. Her sister even made delicious homemade cookies to welcome us. Very sweet. The history of her home is quite fascinating and where she grew up, so it provided a nice homely feel when you would return after a long day of site seeing. There are two lovely restaurants in Piazza dei Mercanti and throughout the whole neighborhood.
Being that it was a restored home from the 1200s, it did not have air conditioning. It was warm at some times but Francesca provided a fan for the main room. Besides that, it was a truly lovely experience and I would definitely stay there again.