First things first: The front door for this place is right next to a fancy cannoli shop. We had a little trouble finding it, but the host came outside and found us after a little confusion. Don’t let that scare you off.
This apartment is in a convenient location. The nearest Metro station (Re di Roma, on the red line) is very close. I would say 2-5 minutes, depending on traffic because you have to use the crosswalk once or twice on the way. It’s about 4 stops from Roma Termini, 6 stops from the Colosseum and 10 stops from St. Peters / Vatican.
We enjoyed the neighborhood when we were there morning and evening. Restaurants and shops are plentiful nearby. We especially enjoyed eating at Trattoria Re di Roma, which the host recommended. If you go, be sure you have a reservation and be sure to get the carbonara for your first course. As far as other recommendations, Piccadilly had a nice happy hour special. Order any bottle of wine and for an additional €3 per person, you get a table full of appetizers. I’m talking bruschetta, cous cous, 2-4 large shrimp, salad mix, and even a few chicken wings.
The apartment itself is newly renovated on the inside and was clean. It has air conditioning and is pretty well insulated. It’s in an urban area and the window is right next to a busy street, but it didn’t feel too noisy unless the window was open. There are 2 other rooms that you share a common area with (don’t worry, you have your own private bathroom connected to your room). The common area has a kitchen table, refrigerator, sink, coffee machine (mini-fridge and appliance for boiling water were both in our room), and a few dishes. There were some nice breads / snacks that were up for grabs as well.
In summary, if you are looking for a really good value with a very friendly and helpful host, look no further!