I absolutely loved this place, and I found it very convenient for seeing the sights as well.
The apartment is tucked away behind a larger building, and it is accessible through a private gate off the alley. It was pleasant to be away from any busy streets.
The downstairs room is furnished with chairs and a table. There a bathroom with a shower, and a small kitchen, with a fridge, stove and sink.
The kitchen is provided with plates, silverware, a stovetop espresso maker, and a few pans - everything I wanted to make a nice breakfast before a day of sightseeing.
I liked to eat and have my coffee while sitting on the upstairs balcony, enjoying the fresh air and the sounds of the neighborhood waking up.
The upstairs has a second bathroom, wardrobe, another table, and two single beds. The door to the balcony is here, and there is also a large window.
On my first evening here, I opened the shutters and was pleased to hear a group of young men singing and playing a guitar. They were far enough away for the sound to create the sort of romantic atmosphere one wants when visiting a foreign city. Alas, that was the only time I heard them singing.
As far as the neighborhood is concerned, there are a variety of fruit stands, and a deli. There are also a few coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, which are mixed in with residential buildings.
I also found a laundry a little further away. It was called "Automatic self wash" but in fact, the attendants will do it for you. It was at 18 Via Fregene, and cost 8 euros for a large bag to be washed, dried and folded.
From here, it is about a ten minute walk to the San Giovanni or Re di Roma metro stops. If you figure out the metro, you can get just about anywhere you want to go. It also about a fifteen minute walk to St. John Lateran Basilica and 1/2 hour to the Colosseum.
We walked to the Colosseum one morning in order to take pictures at sunrise. It worked out okay, though we are not great photographers. It was nice to see things before it opened and the crowd got thick.