Can't say enough about Monica's place..it was absolutely perfect. Everything you need is right there...she was so gracious & made our stay in Rome perfect..she even arranged to have black car service waiting at baggage to pick us up for 50 euros which is so much better than taking a regular taxi for 48 euros. & did the same when we left making it so convenient & one less thing to worry about when you want to get where your going on time & with ease. (Ask her about it if you are interested.) She was there to meet us at the apartment with a smile when we arrived & explained everything needed to make us feel welcomed, comfortable & answered any questions we had. The metro system (which was very easy to use, (we purchased the 7 day unlimited pass for 24 Euros each) was well worth it, giving you unlimited use & allowing you to get anywhere in Rome or close enough to where you want to be within walking distance very quickly...The stop was right outside the door, as well as easy access to local shops & restaurants (be sure to visit the locals..namely Pizzeria Tavola Calda right down the block & say Hello to Nino & his wife who made absolutely fantastic authentic home cooked Italian meals,that you can take back to the apartment & rivals any Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Rome or New York for that matter & not expensive.(Tell them Maria & Dominic from New York sent you). Also very nice little inexpensive convenience store directly attached to the corner of the building run by two very nice gentlemen who are there from 8am-11pm & always have ice cold drinks,fruits,vegetables,eggs,wine,anything you need when your off & running & need some supplies & snacks for your adventures or when you come back home after running around all day & want something to relax & recharge with. They are also inexpensive as well as very nice & will give you any advice you need on getting around or just like to have a little pleasent conversation..again tell them Maria & Dominic from New York said hello & that will surely bring a smile to their face. There is also a brand new shopping mall called AURA which is a couple of blocks down which has a big supermarket called Pam (in case you want to do some serious food shopping) as well as some chain type eats like KFC,Subway,Juice bars as well as some nice sit down restaurants & mall types stores like H&M,etc. The best part of Monica's place was being close enough to the city with all the sights & attractions you want to see but not within the city itself with all the hustle,bustle noise & congestion...it was like coming home after a long days work. I miss Rome already & will definitely stay again at Monica's place the next time we go. The only advice I would give to Americans is...