Overall, we were pleased with our stay. However, we were very cold at times, in the apartment is very wet. The heat system is not always very warm, and you must leave it on all day to warm the apartment. At times, it was very damp. There was a small space heater for the bathroom, which we used every day. We also move the space heater to the bedroom to warm it up before going to sleep. We were often very cold. The boiler in the shower is very small, and it only last about two minutes. When they say it is a small boiler, they are right. We had to use hot water, then turn it off, then wash our hair, then turn the water back on to rinse . Showers were a big chore, and we dreaded them because it was so cold and lacking in hot water. The location is far from the city center of Rome. We were surprised how far we were. There are many bus stations nearby, but we had to learn the hard way how unreliable the buses were at times.
Our host Lis Mari was very nice and helpful. She and her husband picked us up at the airport and drove us to the apartment. We really appreciated this gesture. It was so helpful. She showed us the apartment and gave us a list of instructions and directions. We had a notebook with all of the information for the apartment which was wonderful.
Overall the stay was nice, but people should know that it is not always very warm and it can be quite damp during the winter or wet months. We came home with clothes that we did not wear that were wet or they smelled like mildew. We did not spend much time in the apartment, so it wasn't too bad. Mornings and evenings were cold though. Please be sure to bring warm clothing options. I would recommend slippers for the cold floor too.
The apartment is close by to a park and many shops and restaurants. The recommended pizza place is wonderful. We ate there several times. We felt very safe at night, and the town is very quiet after sundown. There were streetlights everywhere, and people walking around seemed friendly and seemed to be locals to the area.
We enjoyed our stay in Rome, and we enjoyed our host. I'm not sure if we would stay again as it is very far, but overall the experience was nice. In winter, be prepared to be a little chilly. I don't know what summer would be like.