Words cannot describe how wonderful this apartment was--so much better than we anticipated. Right in the heart of Trastevere, the best neighborhood in Rome, close to everything, and yet quiet due to its strategic street location. The apartment was well-stocked and tastefully decorated--Giovanna has as good an eye for design and color as she does for books. We did not meet her (she was out of town for the day), but she kept in touch with us until we got to the apartment, met her friend and got settled in. Then she called to make sure everything was fine. The best part of all was the blessed air conditioning--wonderful to come home to after an exhausting day in the furnace that is Rome in July. As I said earlier, the location couldn't be better: close to great restaurants, supermarkets, open air markets, bread, pastry, wine shops. Absolutely the best place we stayed during our three week trip to Italy. I'd stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Giovanna!