Wow wow wow! I can not thank Rita enough for making my birthday trip to Rome perfect in every way. Before our arrival , Rita was so prompt at replying to any questions we had which put my mind at ease. On arrival ,Rita allowed us to check in early and the apartment was better than it looks in the pictures, Clean, homely and very spacious. The bed is incredibly comfy and the balcony is huge ( we spent every evening here having a glass of wine and chatting about the sights we had seen during the day .) Between them ,Rita and my partner had organised flowers and champagne to greet me on arrival at the apartment . When my partner tried to pay Rita for the goods ,she insisted that they were her gift to me for my birthday ! This really made my start in Rome perfect . She went above and beyond ! Rita then provided us with maps and information on the city - and gave us the best places and tips to eat and get tickets for sightseeing. Everything we needed was there at the apartment from a hair dryer to an iron and kicthen utensils ( we made baguettes to take with us everyday to save a little money for sightseeing). In the bedroom there is a blackout shutter which allows you to have a great nights sleep and stops some of the noise from the main rd ( it can be a little noisy in rush hour in the morning but we were usually up and about getting ready to explore so it didn't bother us at all . ) Rita was even kind enough to organise and book our taxi back to the airport . The apartment couldn't be better placed ! The supermarket is 2 seconds from the apartment and there are some lovely bars within the area for early coffee, lunch and evening meals as well as a great market on Sundays .The tram stop is 3 min walk away and takes you right in to the centre of Rome in approximately 8/10 stops . Although we enjoyed the walk . We spent most days sight seeing around the centre and evenings eating / drinking / sightseeing around Trastevere itself . There are some incredible places to eat here with some beautiful sights to see. This is my first experience with air B&B and I think I was very lucky to pick Rita's apartment but I will never book a hotel again if places like Rita's are available. Value for money is incredible. We will certainly be back . Rita thank you for everything you are a star .Our 1st time in Rome was magical and I am in love with your city . Hope to see you soon .