First of all, Valentina was great! She was responsive and proactive. She even offered for me to store bags in her apt in case I wanted to check out later. The apt is close to Tram 8 which takes you to the centre. However, I preferred to walk to the centre. The apt is an easy 30 min walk to Villa Doris Pamphili. From Villa Doris Pamphili, it's a scenic walk to the Rome centre - passing through the Gianicolo, where you get the best view of Rome, and small alleys in Trastevere. Monteverde is not a touristy area; dining with the local families was a good experience; food was better and more reasonably priced than the restaurants full of tourists. Lastly, the apt is fully equipped, even with a washer, a city map, Lonely Planet tour book and a binder containing all the travel/local info you will need. This is a great place if you like the local experiences of traveling in Rome.