This is a very nice apartment, fully equipped, including a kitchen with a small oven (but no microwave). Everything was clean and in good order. Monica was a warm and friendly host, and very responsive when we had a problem (as in--popping over about a minute after I pinged her. Can't get better than that). She's left a ton of useful information about the apartment including instruction manuals for the machines---are you listening, other hosts?. Also lots of info about the area including a local map with restaurants and food shops, so it is easy to get oriented and make the best use of your time.

The apartment is in the middle of the Monti neighborhood, which is slightly off the normal tourist routes (although there are plenty of tourists around). You will walk a bit. But you will also be in a real neighborhood--open your window and hear the neighbors talking, watch the Saturday night crush down at the Piazza. If you like the Rick Steves "temporary local" approach to visiting Rome, you will love this apartment.