Carmen was a wonderful host. She communicated well before our trip, met us at the apartment and speaks English fluently. We thoroughly enjoyed the family restaurant she recommended around the corner; it was our favorite meal in Rome and wish we would have dined there more often.

We didn't cook in the apartment, but we did make coffee several times using the espresso maker :) The upstairs bedroom was perfect for our son, and the main bedroom mattress was very comfortable, but on the firmer side. The neighborhood was quiet, and we didn't ever hear any noisy neighbors or street noise.

It is very close to the Borghese gallery, which is an absolute must see for sculpture lovers, and was my favorite museum in Rome. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time, as it was full even during the slow season in March.

It is a solid 10min walk to Termini, which can feel a lot longer at the end of a long day in Rome. Those cobblestone streets were murder on my feet! It took 30-40mins to get to most of the sites in Rome, including walking, bus / metro, and walking on the other end.

The neighborhood felt very safe, and is full of hotels and several restaurants. However, directly across the street is an adult theater. It didn't have any racy posters up, but you might end up having an interesting conversation with your children!