This apartment was perfect. A kilometer outside the Vatican and center of Rome. It had a washer, fridge, oven, dishwasher, mini freezer inside the fridge, kitchen was stocked, ample utensils and dishes. It had a 40 in tv, balcony and a nice big tiled shower. 2 separate rooms, ample closet and dresser space in each. One room had a private bathroom with a small shower.
The floor was tile or wood. The couch was leather and comfortable. The water was cold for drinking and hot in the shower. The shower temperature fluctuated a bit, but was overall not problematic.
Andrea is awesome! Very helpful. He brought us an HDMI cord so we could connect to the TV for a movie after a long day in the city.
The apartment entrance is literally 3 seconds from the metro entrance. It could not be closer. You get on at Baldo degli Ubaldi, and in 10 mins you get off in the center of Rome at Spagna or Barberini. If you want to go Trastevere or south you have to walk a bit, but it's a really good location not in the downtown area. The area feels nice, and safe even at night. It's not a scary part of town. There are plenty of markets and gelateria, ATMs and banks all within a hundred meters of the apartment. Up the road at the next intersection are some good places for cheese, pastries and other kinds of food.
Andrea offered to pick us up from the airport and take us straight to the apartment for 60€. It was very convenient, Especially after a long flight. He's got a big car and can fit 6 people with bags and all!
There is a city tax of 2-3€ per day per person. When we got to the apartment, Francesca (daughter) and Andrea finalized the costs and payments and forms, etc. Then they were very respectful and quick, and let us have the evening to ourselves.
We will definitely stay with Andrea again when we come back. He says he is getting another apartment somewhere closer to the city center in the next few months. Very hospitable and convenient. Stay outside the main city for a better price overall.