The apartment was a great refuge for our tired bodies after full day of sight-seeing, and it is particularly suited for a larger group/family who want togetherness but also their own space. Francesca is super accommodating and responsive about my many questions before hand. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

My husband and I together with my mother and my mother-in-law stayed at Francesca's place for seven days in March 2014 and had an absolutely wonderful time. The apartment is super spacious for a family of four (or even more). Each bedroom has its own bathroom (big plus!). The location, for us, was fabulous! We spent a lot of time around St. Peter's Square, since visiting the Vatican was a priority for us. It was thrilling to know that we were practically neighbors of the Pope!

My mother-in-law has some difficulty walking, so we brought a wheelchair for her (apartment is on first floor (Europe), or 2nd floor (US) with a lift). There is also a fabulous bakery downstairs as well as some shops where you can get water, fruits, and some other basic supplies . There is a taxi stand right in front of St. Peter's, from where we all were able to get to pretty much any place we wanted to see for up to 10 Euro per cab. There is a metro station a little of a walk away from this place as well as a bus stop. It is also possible to walk over the river. It's a nice stroll with great views! If you are good on foot or don't mind spending the money on cabs if you are not, don't let the location deter you. You might not be next or super close to the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain, but you are also not in the midst of thousands of tourists! You can get there pretty easily by walking, bus/tram, or taxi, or any combination thereof. It was a lot quieter here than staying in the historic city center, and we really appreciated this oasis after battling the massive amounts of people at the major sights, even in March!