We stayed in Rome for about 8 days in early June and we had a fabulous time! Simona and her brother Massimo couldn't have been more welcoming and were always so prompt in answering our questions or ordering us a taxi for an early morning departure. Massimo was especially helpful with tips and suggestions on where to eat locally and how to navigate transportation.
The apartment is clean, simply furnished and fresh out of an IKEA catalog. Fondly enough, we have many similar pieces in our own home, so we felt right at home. We loved the little balcony off the bedrooms in the back, surrounded by flowering trees, twittering birds and lively parrots! It was a delightful place to sit in the morning with a cup of tea or a glass of wine in the evening. Beds were comfy and the shower water pressure was perfect!
The location was perfect for us, slightly off the beaten track and wonderfully quiet in the late afternoons and evenings upon our return after a long day of walking about. There are several local (and delicious) restaurants within a 1 to 10 minute walk, a good sized market about 15-20 minutes away on foot, and a smaller market for basics just a few minutes down the hill.
The apartment sits towards the back of Vatican City, and the walk to St. Peter's is about 15-20 minutes away. It was incredibly easy to walk to where we needed to be, and just as easy to wave down a taxi if we needed to get someplace in a hurry. It's a popular roadway during the morning rush hours, so getting a cab is very easy.
All in all, we had a fantastic time visiting Roma, and Simona and Massimo made our stay that much better. We look forward to visiting again soon and would definitely stay here again!