It was very easy to communicate with our hosts, Bruno and Britta. Before we got to Rome, we exchanged messages and Britta provided me with a telephone number for contact. I let her know approximately what time we would be arriving and I was able to send her a text from the cab saying that we were almost there and then again upon arrival. Almost immediately upon being dropped off by the cab, we were greeted and shown to the apartment, which is located within easy walking distance to the Vatican and is mercifully at ground level (i.e., no great set of stairs to hike up with all your gear). On the table was a welcoming note, with advice on connecting to the wifi, finding the best place to buy bus tickets, and directions to major landmarks (including a map). The apartment had two bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed. The master bedroom had a nice view of the dome of the church at the Vatican. There is a grocery store very close to the apartment, making it very easy to stock up on necessary provisions. The best meats, cheeses, olives, and bread are served from a staffed counter, so be prepared to request what you need. If, like us, you are an American tourist with no knowledge of Italian, you can always point and say "cinque cento grammi, per favore" (meaning "five hundred grams, please", and pronounced cheen-kway chento grammy, pair fa-vor-ay), to get about a pound of whatever you want. The apartment had one bathroom (shower, no tub) and combined living-room / kitchen area. Outside the apartment is a very nice private courtyard with a table under a canopy -- very pleasant. Also out on the patio there is a washing machine (that worked fine, once I got some advice on how to work the controls). The hosts were very welcoming and very helpful. They lived nearby, but both worked, so the greeting and some other interactions were handled by Rino (Bruno's father?), who spoke no English but managed to be very helpful and communicative anyway. Every room had a separate, modern, AC unit mounted in the wall and operable with a handy remote control. Given that Italy can be very warm at times, this provided a welcome opportunity to cool off and relax. Bottom line: on a return trip to Rome would I use the apartment again: yes, absolutely.