Let me start by saying Alessandra is a great host and her apartment is exactly as pictured in the photos. There is a very cozy feel to the apartment and you instantly feel like home. Everything was clean and toiletries / clean towels were provided. Alessandra was kind enough to wait for us at the Barberini Metro station and help us with the baggage. The apartment is at the first floor of a very old building so there are a few steps to climb. Alessandra gave us great recommendations on what to visit and where to eat on our short stay in Rome and her advice proved to e very helpful.
The food at the restaurant next to her building is delicious, we had dinner once there

Rome tip #1: metro can be quite crowded especially on the orange line going from Termini station to Batistini, therefore it is recommended that you take a taxi if you are coming from the Termini train station. It will cost you around 7EUR or so to the apartment and it will be much more comfortable than being asphyxiated with your baggage in the over crowded subway.

Rome tip #2: Avoid visiting Italy during the hot summer months.

All in all I would love to come back to Rome during autumn or spring and Alessandra will be the first to check with for accommodation.

Thanks a lot for making us feel at home, dear Alessandra! Arrivederci!