Before our trip, Ivan had already given us useful information about places to eat,metro station, access to the apartment (all with pictures). Apt. Is very near to the metro, 3 min walk around the corner to the right, supermarket about a 3 min walk to the left. Colosseum was a nice 15-20 mins walk for us (stop and go, stop and go looking at everything around us). Neighborhood was safe even after walking home at midnight, with kids. Apt was as described, washing machine was not in use,but Ivan had already told us and we used the laundromat nearby,which was not a problem. My kids loved playing the resident cat! Overall nice stay.