Simone is a great host! Her apartment is a nice retreat from the bustle of Rome but also convenient to public transit. We were able to take the metro just down the street to the colosseum and the Vatican and it was an easy bus ride to the market. The apartment is peaceful and comfortable. We are a family of 4 with two teen aged boys. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was a huge plus! Great restaurants close and grocery and bakery too! We were very happy to stay at Simone''s apartment in Rome!