What a lovely place to stay in Rome! Cristiano's cousin met us with the keys, and we were greeted by some sweets, and coffee ready to be made. Cristiano promptly replied to all communication, both before and during the stay.
The neighborhood itself is delightful -- the street has few cars, is lined with restaurants, cafes, and gelato places, and although much frequented by tourists, rather upscale. There are groceries nearby if you want to cook instead or just have yogurt or such for breakfast. Wandering a bit you can make your way to a major shopping street or into residential neighborhoods. While not right next to transportation, the place is within walking distance of both buses and the subway, a stone's throw from Castel Sant'Angelo in one direction and St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican in the other.
The apartment itself is clean and comfortable, Ikea-furnished with fun knick-knacks. The beds are comfortable, towels were ample, and the serviceable kitchen was stocked with the basics. We also found a hair dryer and an iron (not that we used it). We didn't need air-conditioning, but it's there. Two bathrooms was a bonus, especially with teenagers.
Our favorite thing -- and what sold us on the place to begin with -- was the lovely patio. We really enjoyed sitting among the plants, soaking up sun, eating our gelato and drinking espresso. Thanks, Cristiano!