This was my first time in Rome and I couldn't have picked a better place to stay! I was looking for some place close to the hotel where some friends of mine were staying and Giulia's apartment turned out to be two minutes away. I was amazing lucky in my choice of accomodation as Giulia and her family were so very friendly and the apartment was right in the heart of Rome. Everything I wanted to see was only 3 to 30 minutes walk away!
The room itself was very nice, clean, and had a comfortable bed. I really appreciated having my own sink in the room as it allowed me to spend less time in the shared bathroom. The bathroom has a nice hot, strong shower with free soap and shampoo. The windows in the room really are soundproof which came in handy late at night and early morning. The shared common space has a nice coffee machine, microwave, and mini-fridge which Giulia has filled with lots of things to choose from for breakfast or just for a snack.
The best part though was Giulia herself. She speaks excellent English (and French, in addition to Italian of course), was always in a good mood and was always willing to answer questions or provide recommendations. Her restaurant suggestions were all really good and I made it a point to follow them. She also provided help with places to see in Rome, and has a basket full of guide books and maps to search on your own. The Rick Steve's guide to Rome was essential! Grazie! In addition, Giulia helped me as I tried to arrange my follow-on train transportation and she told me about a self-service laundromat just one minute walk down the street. Giulia's husband, Adriano, is also very friendly, but unfortunately I don't speak Italian.
If you book with Giulia you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended!