A pretty and quiet retreat in the midst of historic Rome. The real treat is the outdoor patio, with plants, a dining table, lounge chairs, and a generous umbrella. The apartment is near the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, the Borghese Gardens, and subway line A, but its windows all face away from via del Babuino toward the courtyards of the neighboring palazzi. This made it quiet, even with all of the windows open. My stay was in July, when it was very hot in Rome. I found the apartment comfortable even without AC, thanks to the thick walls, high ceilings, and cross breezes when the door to the terrace is open. The description clearly states that there is no AC and no elevator, so I knew what I was choosing. There is a washing machine and everything I needed for simple cooking in the kitchen. Elisa is a wonderful host. She had prepared lists to everything from museums and open spaces in Rome to where to get gelato and real Roman food in the neighborhood. During my 2-week stay, she communicated a couple of times to make sure everything was going well. She seems like a genuine, kind, and interesting person. I would stay in the apartment again.