Maria's apartment near the Vatican has it all: value, location, quiet, comfort, and ease. It is on the 5th floor with a sturdy, dependable elevator and well functioning air conditioning. It has a lot of natural light and comfortable furnishings. The two beds are queen size and appear quite new, and the two bathrooms were able to handle our family easily. The kitchen was more than adequate for our needs. There is a drying rack on the outside balcony for easily drying clothes.
The location is fantastic - great walkability, bus service, and the train station minutes away. The restaurant at the base of the apartment was great for lunch and dinner. Lots of other options within a 15 minute walk. We enjoyed the proximity to the Vatican - walking through the square several times a day to and from different destinations was delightful. There is a taxi stand a block away which made getting to the airport especially easy. We left super early in the morning, and there were multiple taxis at the ready.
Maria was an excellent host. She gave us the lay of the land when we arrived, with lots of tips on using public transportation. She offered to have her cleaner set up an extra rollaway bed for our daughter when she visited. She provided a cleaning halfway through our month long visit. She was very available for any questions or concerns.
Again, we highly recommend Maria's apartment!