I loved staying at Esmeralda's place! It's a beautifully decorated space, lots of natural light with tall ceilings and a gorgeous view from an adorable balcony. It's centrally located, just a few blocks from the entrance to the Vatican and the metro station, but the apartment itself overlooks an inside courtyard so it's away from the noise of the street. It really is a wonderful refuge from crowded tourist sites, and I came back most afternoons during my stay to relax after walking around Rome.
Esmeralda was a great host, very friendly and accommodating (even lending me a nail clipper when I needed one!). Check-in was very easy and moving in and out of the apartment was very easy as well. Esmeralda gave some recommendations for restaurants, eateries and cafes nearby, which was a great way to try places actually visited by local crowds! I tried a few of the restaurants and they were all very good -- I went back to one bakery multiple times during my stay. I would absolutely recommend this place to stay - what a gem!