We loved Elena's place. She was gracious and welcoming. The apartment was well equipped and Elena even had a packet of Italian coffee as a gift for us. The kitchen was easy to do some cooking in and we really enjoyed the terrace, eating many meals out there. It was a wonderful break from the bustle of Rome. There is historic charm but nice renovations provide modern comforts, with very new kitchen and bathroom. The location is fantastic! Once we got there we walked everywhere, never even took a bus or taxi. It's only steps from the river and a convenient pedestrian bridge. It has a wonderfully peaceful vibe with tons of charm. Weekend nights were surprisingly lively, even after 2am, but because of the double windows the rowdiness in the street below was not a problem. If you are arriving by train it's best to get off at the Trastevere Station. We didn't know this and went to Termini which was much more inconvenient and time consuming.