Simone's apartment is conveniently located close to public transportation, which makes getting around Rome easy. Though Rome is large, you can also walk pretty much anywhere in the city with a good map and a free hour. The apartment was very comfortable for the two of us, and has a nice loft area with an additional bed that can accommodate two more. There are some very highly rated trattorias and gelato shops with a half mile of the apartment, and a street market on Via Montebello Monday through Saturday where we picked up fresh fruit in the mornings.
Simone was a great host. He provided a map and showed us the routes to take to get to key places of interest in the city. He was very nice and helpful, and made every effort to make our stay in Rome enjoyable.