We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sonia's spotlessly clean apartment. First of all, the building is itself charming, with a beautiful courtyard, quiet and peaceful. The apartment is incredibly filled with light, furnished with great contemporary design (with a couple of beautiful "older" pieces). The bedroom with the king size bed is comfortable, enabling great sleeping. Sonia provided an ample linen supply for our two week stay. The bathroom, while not large, has a great shower, plenty of hot water, with the real bonus of a washing machine, which we needed to wash a few clothes during our stay (a good sized drying rack is provided). The kitchen has EVERYTHING you need to cook full meals! And we did cook many meals. Another great bonus is that the building has an elevator which opens up in the hall just outside the apartment.
Testaccio is a fantastic, safe neighborhood, particularly if you're looking to stay away from the most touristy parts of Rome. It has one of the best markets in the city, the Mercato Testaccio, a short 6 minute walk from the apartment. Also a couple of blocks away is the Tiber River (the Tevere), with beautiful sidewalks alongside, where you can walk along above the river. Bus service in Rome is wonderful, and Sonia's apartment is within 2-3 minutes of buses that will take you to all of the sights, all easy 20 minute rides. There are numerous great restaurants both in Testaccio, and in Ostiense, the next neighborhood, a 10 minute walk!
If you're looking for a place to call home and live authentically in a non-tourist-laden locality, Sonia's is the place to be. I recommend it highly. Best of all, Sonia is a great communicator and provides helpful tips and information. Thank you so much, Sonia, for providing this perfect space.