We loved staying at Giovanna's apartment. The apartment itself was super clean, comfortable, and spacious. The Monti neighborhood felt authentic and safe. We were near two great bakeries (Molino for the best stuffed cornettos and Regoli for the traditional Maritozzi + strawberry tarts). Three minutes walk to the beautiful Santa Maria Maggiore Church which is right next to the Esquilino taxi station where you can hop on to a white taxi to get to anywhere in city, or if you want to take metro the cavour stop is short walking distance, or you can walk to pretty much all tourist sites. We were there in a June with our 7 year old and it was hot so we ended up using the taxi alot for convenience. Last but not least, Giovanna is one of the kindest and responsive airbnb host. Her thoughtfulness shows in how she designed and equipped her apartment.