The apartment is great. We flew in with the rain, our host was wonderful. She allowed us to drop our bags off early while they cleaned the apartment. Than we checked in almost two hours ahead of schedule due to the rain. She also had two umbrellas we were able to use the two days it rained. The apartment was located close to the colosseum and also the bus and subway. I was worried that many Italians would not speak English, however I did not find this to be an issue. We had a lovely time. The neighborhood was safe and quiet. The 24 hour grocery store has everything you need if you cook at home. If you plan to eat out I would suggest doing some research and making a reservation as many places are small and no one is in a hurry. We will return on our next trip.