We loved Maria’s apartment in Rome! It is in a charming neighborhood steps away from a coffee bar, grocery store, and authentic restaurants. It is close enough to the attractions, while being far enough away that you’re not surrounded by tourists. We loved watching the locals grab their morning coffee from our window. Our favorite nearby restaurants were Osteria da Fortunata for Roman cuisine and Tonnarello for pasta. Very walkable to the main sights; the Colosseum was 30 minutes on foot but mostly everything else was within 15-20 minutes. The host met us outside the apartment right when we said we would arrive; it was definitely nice to not have had to wait after a long travel day.
The apartment itself is clean and comfortable. One thing to note is that only the bedroom is air conditioned, but we weren’t uncomfortable in the living area during our August visit with the fan running and the windows open at night. Kitchen is well stocked. Maria’s apartment is a great home base while exploring lovely Rome!