My husband, mother-in-law and I stayed at Francesca and Roberta's lovely apartment a few days before Easter 2015, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It is a perfect location - two blocks from the Colosseum in a quiet, elegant neighbourhood, convenient to the metro and a taxi stand, and with several good restaurants, enotecas (wine stores) and small grocery stores nearby (even an organic grocery!). Our wonderful hostesses had prepared maps and listings of all these community resources, so it was easy to find whatever we needed.

The apartment itself is even nicer than the pictures suggest - and very clean - and we throughly enjoyed having two separate bedrooms, each with a double bed and full bathroom. You could even sleep 6 people, using the pull-out couch, if needed.

Francesca and Roberta were very prompt with their confirmation and greetings before we arrived, and Francesca made us feel very welcome right away - even bringing us fresh pizza as a welcome gift! We couldn't ask for more gracious hostesses, or a nicer home base for exploring one of Europe's most beautiful and interesting cities.