5 STARS FOR LOCATION
We didn’t use public transport a single time while in Rome except to get back to the train station. Everything is within walking distance, with some brilliant restaurants nearby, as well as 15-20 min max walk to all major sites.
The apartment itself is great for travellers who just need somewhere to sleep. It is quite small, but the bed is comfortable for a couple. There is a basic kitchen (ie small gas stove, oven, sink but no microwave etc), the bathroom is functional, the WiFi is reliable (but unsecured), and it was very clean. I have a dust mite allergy which functions as a built in clean-o-meter and I had no issues in this apartment.
A few things to be aware of that I didn’t see in other comments. Make sure you understand how to unlock the front door before Carmen leaves - it took us 5 mins to get in the first time because we weren’t watching carefully enough. The bed is an Australian queen size not king size as the listing suggests. The shower has a rainwater head that lacks any kind of pressure, putting it back to the normal shower head is the only way to have a shower (which we only realised on day 3). However, the boiler is either on (surface of the sun temperature) or off (slightly cold) and it alternates every 5-10 seconds while you shower. The boiler also slowly drips rusty water all down the wall in the bathroom, so make sure not to leave clothes on the towel rack underneath. Finally, be very careful around the wardrobe - it is extremely top heavy and we almost pushed the whole thing over with a small bump from an elbow, wouldn’t be safe for kids.
All in all, this apartment is all about the location, which we loved it for.