Our family of four stayed at Olga's flat for 7 nights. We loved it. It was just as you see in the photos. The corner apartment is bright and airy thanks to 6' tall windows in every room.
The flat is situated on the first floor of building estimated to be a century old. There is the option of taking the wide marble staircase up or riding the old-fashioned cage elevator (quick and smooth), which was a hit with my children.
The flat is clutter-free and has plenty of storage in cupboards and open shelves. Bed linen was clean and crisp, towels white and fluffy.
I am particular about bathrooms and while it was not upgraded along with the bedrooms, it was spotless. The only issue I had was with the hot water running out on me (only me, as I was the last to shower) on three occasions.
We had no regrets with the location. We enjoyed returning to the relative quiet of San Giovanni after the bustle of the city centre. The Metro and tram line is a 8-10 min walk away and the bus stop to major sights (bus #87) a 5-min walk.
It is only four stops on the Metro A Line to Termini from Re di Roma station, or 3 stops if you board from San Giovanni station.
Save for the ambulance that zips past (not through the night plus we were also too tired to notice), we enjoyed a good night's sleep.
There are a handful of restaurants within a 5-min walk that are excellent. The famous tiramisu cafe, Pompi, is also in the neighbourhood.
Right next to the building is a wine shop and a greengrocer; at the corner is a deli selling cheese and meat. Supermarkets Elite and Carrefour are close as well, so we were well-stocked.
What took our stay to the next level was Olga's personal touch. She answered my texts even while on holiday, promptly sent her mother over with adaptors when we couldn't find any, recommended restaurants and pointed out supermarkets.
When I lost my wallet to a pickpocket, she offered to have her husband accompany me to the police station. She also sent a sweet card and a bag of goodies to apologise for my experience.
A great place for a family with the comforts of home, and more.