My mother and I just spent 8 days at Mafalda's delightful apartment and we highly recommend it for your stay in Rome.

We were greeted by Michela, who showed us how everything operated. Our first impression was that the apartment is large, nicely furnished, and well represented in the photos. Four could stay here easily. We did not try the sofa bed but six could certainly manage. Second, it was very clean! We would also note that a certificate on the wall appeared to indicate that the apartment is registered with the authorities for use as guest quarters.

This kitchen was stocked with some fruit, crackers, milk, juice, water and butter, a very nice touch from our hostess. The only cooking we did was frying eggs for breakfast, but there are enough utensils for other simple cooking tasks.

The apartment is secure and we felt safe arriving back in the neighborhood after dinner, about 10PM. With the windows closed the apartment was quiet at night. The living room and both bedrooms each have a heating/cooling unit. We also used the washing machine twice during our stay.

The Cipro Metro station and Carrefour Market (open 24/7) are very convenient, about five minutes' walk - just make a right out the front door and then the next right onto via Giulio Venticinque. The entry to the Carrefour is the rear pedestrian entry, and so a little hard to find at first. There are also two small shops selling produce.

The wireless internet worked perfectly so we could check the web, emails and the weather at the end of each day. Although the mattresses on the beds felt firm, we did sleep very well, so no complaints there.

We would note that while the shower in the master bedroom was of adequate size, the shower in the second bathroom was quite small, which is typical in Italy.

All in all, this is a great place to stay in Rome, and we heartily recommend it! We will certainly try to stay here again when we next visit Rome!