My husband and I stayed in Ripa Terrace Flat for 5 days. We loved this area and place. Spent one whole day just sitting on terrace, after traveling for about 6 days it was a welcome break. We spent time out on the terrace morning, afternoon and evening. There is a large umbrella for shade during the day. We stayed in 3 different apartments during our month long vacation in Italy and this is the one we cooked the most in due to the great kitchen. There is a great local outdoor market very close and we bought most of our food there. We did a food tour in the area which ended one block from the apartment and highlighted the great options for food in the Trastevere area. The apartment feels like a real home and is very comfortable. Would stay here again! After a long day of sightseeing a welcome retreat from the heat and the crowds in June. Clay and Chris