I got lucky! My previously reserved and fully paid AirBnB canceled at the last minute and so I somewhat anxiously booked this one, a new listing with no reviews. It was meant to be. Convenient <5 minutes to S.Pietro train station and #64 bus stop, 10-20 minute walk across Tiber into center of city, this completely renovated brand new penthouse is in a very residential (and safe) area just a few blocks south of the edge of the St. Peter’s square area and the Vatican. Yes, it’s true that from the kitchen window and small terrace you can look directly about 1 km at the papal window’s where mass is given (though this did not happen while I was there, there are plenty of pictures of it). The host was gracious and flexible about my arrival, and her friend was there to meet/greet me and show me around the apartment and give some area advice. The sign of a great host is responsiveness when something goes wrong, and I had the very minor problem of most of the brand new cookware (labels still attached) being the wrong type for the induction stove in the otherwise well equipped kitchen. Within hours a new, functional set was left on the doorstep. The apartment is large by city standards, including eat-in kitchen, airy foyer, separate tastefully furnished living room, huge very sunny southern facing terrace, two spacious bedrooms, and a brand new bath with large tub and its own water heater ensuring plenty of hot showers on demand (though note, if you draw a bath, it will take a while for the water to reheat). Everything was spotless and brand new, with plenty of room to unpack. Large Carrefour food market is a block away and open long hours daily. Just a word of warning, completely typical for Italy, the elevator is essentially a phone booth size with manual doors and a bit fussy, don’t touch until elevator has come to a full stop! Don’t ask me how I learned this! I would be absolutely glad to return here and for longer than a week stay, and two couples or a family of 4 would be very comfortable and able to stay out of each others’ way easily. I’m kind of a picky foodie and good home cook of Italian food so honestly the two nearby somewhat touristy restaurants I had dinner in (a downside of the area) were “meh” by my standards (would not stay in business in Philadelphia, just saying). But the little pizza hole in the wall about half way to St. P on the right was to die for, highly recommend, and that’s all you need plus a salad from the market, on your own beautiful terrace at sunset! Don’t hesitate to book this apartment due to lack of reviews - it is only because it is brand new - and perfect.