Franca was a friendly host and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. She met us on arrival and provided us with maps, and on departure she was very easy going when we asked to leave our bags in the room before our late afternoon flight.
The apartment is approx. 20min walk from the Colosseum and a minute from the closest station. The area seemed safe at night. There are a few cafes nearby.
The apartment is very basic but was suitable for us as we didn't spend a lot of time hanging around inside. The bed is very comfortable although the curtains allow a lot of light in.