What a joy for a first time visitor to Rome! Everything was within a 5 minute walk, from ancient ruins to the world's most beautiful cathedrals. And yet there was a fully stocked food market (not just a convenience store) 1/2 a block down the street. The place was clean and a bit more spacious than it looks in the photos. It was the perfect hideaway when we were overcome with "tourist fatigue." And yes, the washer and dryer both worked like new. Cristina's property management company helped us make arrangements and were always there for us. We'd love to stay there again.