This was our first time renting a private apartment so we were not sure what to expect. The apartment was very clean and charming. The only issues we experienced were a result of not being familiar with renting a private apartment and not having the normal conveniences of a hotel. However, we really wanted to experience living as a local, and this was a good choice for that. Like all HOMES, there are some idiosyncrasies and inconveniences you should think about. Rome is different from the US. There were A LOT of narrow steps to this apartment, which isn't uncommon. If you have bad knees be aware. But it is cute. and DONT lose your keys as you might at a hotel. We lost the key to the safe and had to call a locksmith- which was completely our fault, but an inconvenience none the less. There was not an extra. Again, think of it like home, not a hotel. The apartment is in a GREAT location, central to everything. This is a major advantage. It's also a more cost effective way to travel for large families and puts you in the center of everything Roman. I'd certainly stay again. Renting a persons apartment simply takes some change of perception.