Both the host and the neighborhood were just truly lovely! Ari received us at 9:00pm or so with lots of information. We stayed in touch throughout our week stay and sent us away with warm wishes. The apartment has EVERYTHING you could possibly need. Washer (couldn't figure out the dryer, but there was a rack to dry clothes on, which dried overnight with Rome's lovely heat), hair dryer, hangers, full kitchen, even breakfast for the first morning. The neighborhood is full of great restaurants - stone's throw from the coliseum, but mixed in amongst the locals, a "bohemian" neighborhood. One of the most comfortable beds of my whole one-month in Europe! :)

I'd stay here again and thank Ari very much for her wonderful hospitality!

Oh, get the airport transfer with her - it is $48 - 50 euros from the airport. Hers is cheaper and it's great to have someone waiting for you, although train is also VERY easy and close.