Francesca maintained great communication prior to arrival. Upon arrival she and Andrea explained everything fully and made us feel welcome. The apartment is spacious and well-appointed. The neighborhood is residential so you'll be among actual Romans, not tourists. It's a 40 minute walk to the major sites but don't let that put you off. The night scene in Trastevere is fantastic and just a 20 minute walk.

If you can walk comfortably, the location is great. It''s nice to escape the craziness of the central district. We spent six days at Francesca's place and we were glad we did.