Great apartment. It had everything we needed - comfortable bed, well appointed kitchen, and a nice balcony to have breakfast or a drink on. All very clean and tidy.
We didn't meet Irene but Maria checked us in and out, and was super friendly and helpful.
The local area isn't really close to tourist sites, but has lots of great restaurants and bars and public transport options. You also realise after a couple of days that Rome is actually quite compact and if you don't mind a walk, you can get to many of the attractions by foot within in hour.