We had a wonderful stay at Ivana’s spacious apartment in the delightful Monti district. The apartment has plenty of room with high ceilings and good lighting and air. It's uncommonly large for Rome, and Ivana tells us it was built for the Pope!
When we arrived, we found Ivana had left us a bowl of fruit, breakfast rolls, and a bottle of
cold frizzante water. The kitchen had an instant espresso machine and a few pods that we used up, then found our choice of more roasts and flavors at the nearby grocer, though we tended to have our espresso at Panella, a few blocks away. The washer and dryer were very useful, as were the two full baths and balcony. Comfortable beds and ample seating round out the living space without making it feel cramped.
The location is fabulous - a cute neighborhood with so many restaurants, bars, and shops that we had trouble choosing our evening destinations! Both neighborhood and the apartment are quiet, not overrun with tour groups, yet you can walk to the Colosseum, Termini, or Trajan's Market in 15 minutes. For the Vatican and museums, we took Uber, but the subway stop is nearby, as we saw it on the way to organic gelato at Fata Morgana.
When we needed help one day, Ivana was available in minutes by message, and quickly got us sorted out. Mille Grazie!