We found Sam's place to be conveniently located to both Bus and Train transportation and their recommendation to buy a Metro pass was spot on. It's a short walk around the corner to the bus and a nice stroll down charming cobblestone streets to the train station. I've read negative reviews about the size of the shower and yes, it is small if you're big. Prepare to walk a lot in Rome, we put on 7-8 miles a day. My husband is 6"2 225 so it was much easier for him to shave and shampoo in the sink in the mornings and to use the shower in the evenings to wash the day off before bed. Adapt, get over it. We found the place, especially the bed, to be very comfortable and the apartment was a perfect base for exploring Rome. The front desk was fluent in English, very knowledgeable and impressive. Sam and his team were great hosts. We highly recommend.