Great little apartment in a great location. Close to everything but definitely off the main touristy areas in more of a local neighborhood.
Pros:
1. Great Location. Very close to Piazza Navona, Via del Governo Vecchio (shopping) and Castel St. Angelo. Easy walking or short taxi to the Colosseum, Forum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Supermarket, cafes and restaurants. And for US visitors (or anyone needing a Covid test) the pharmacy 200 ft down the street offers rapid antigen Covid tests for 22 EUR with 30 minute processing times (as of Feb 25). And don't miss the little bijou jewelry store right next door.
2. Ideal set-up for four up to four people. Two large beds (one US king, one US queen) suitable for two couples or parents and two children.
3. Fun design and decor. Heat and hot water (tankless hot water heater) work well. Well equipped kitchen with a new dish washer and washing machine.
4. Safe. The neighborhood felt safe - even late night. While I would not recommend it, there were plenty of people walking alone at night down the side streets. The apartment itself is very safe the building door locks behind you and the apartment door has a with a heavy locking door with a deadbolt.
Cons:
1. Take the comments about the stairs seriously. There are 61 irregular steps from bottom to top on a spiral stone staircase. We're 50 and in good shape with a 16 year old so had no problems but think twice it if you have young ones or older ones who may have trouble with the climb.
2. The common area (building entry and stairs) are old and unloved but it's what you would expect in an old city like Rome. Just don't let the entry fool you. The apartments is modern and well decorated.
3. No bath tub (not an issue for us but something to consider). Small shower with limited water pressure. It's hot and will get the job done but you won't spend a lot of time in the shower.
4. It's well decorated but it's a popular rental so there is some wear and tear. Nothing unexpected or unreasonable.
Recommendations close by:
1. Zucchero e Farina just down the street has excellent pastries and pizzas if you need a quick bite.
2. Shopping at Levelvet (new/trendy women's clothes), Artgianino (leather goods) and Cinzia (second hand leather, jackets, shoes, etc).
3. Mimi e Coco for pasta, pizza or espresso.
4. Rimessa Dopolavora for dinner and Italian wine. A bit pricey but still comfortable. ~10 min walk
5. Gelatto anywhere!
Overall a great week in a great apartment in a great location in Rome!