Mariastella (Stella) is a wonderful hostess. From the minute we booked our stay, she was communicating to us with great suggestions on how to enjoy Rome and the countryside. When we arrived she met us at the apartment and explained how the apt worked. My husband and I arrived a few days earlier than our friends (there would eventually be 10 of us!) and we thoroughly enjoyed the time sitting on the terrace, exploring the neighborhood and taking the Metro into to Rome. The apt is very located- just a 20 min walk to the Vatican, about a 10+ min walk to the Metro, a bank with an ATM is just down the steps along with eateries, a food store across from the bank, bus stops and a few great restaurants - "the sails" (never got its actual name) and another on the corner about a block away. Everyone enjoyed their stay, loved the location and we would highly recommend staying there! And if there was an issue we couldn't solve, Stella was there immediately to take care of it. Oh, lest we forget, we did meet Stella's daughter, Camilla and found her to be as delightful as her mother! We can't thank you enough, Stella, for your hospitality and friendship - ciao, ciao, Cathi, Tom and the Gang