Elena's apartment was ideal for the local experience. The quaint apartment was perfect for my friend and I. Her father Fabio was amazing and helped us settled in with no issue - it felt like our home during our stay. We had no hot water for 3 of 4 days we were there which Fabio tried to assist with no luck however, lucky for us the weather was warm therefore, a little cold water helped us cool down quicker than usual. There is a daily market about a 5 mins walk from the apartment and it's divine. There you can purchase incredible food at local prices. The nearest Metro is about a 12 mins walk away. When we were there they were in the middle of constructing a new Metro station closer to the apartment. Bus stops are a min walk away. If I do return to Rome, I would definitely return to Elena's apartment.