Barbara is such a kind and caring host. She arranged for her husband to pick us up from the airport (at cost), which was really helpful. Upon arriving, she explained how to turn on the lights, use the key, make real Italian coffee. She told us where to buy bus tix, circled a bunch of places on a map for us, and provided businesses cards of nearby restaurants, cafes and shops. She also showed us how to get to the center of Rome using public transportation. We ended up using MyTaxi to get to our tours of the Vatican and Colosseum and to the train station for the freccia to Firenze (prices were comparable to NYC), but we were grateful for the information. She even provided us with mosquito repellent for the patio in addition to fresh cherries and nectarines and a boxed cherry pie. We felt reassured that if we needed anything, she'd be able to help us immediately.
As for the actual apartment--we loved it! It is in a nice area with a great gelato spot nearby (Pinguino) in addition to a couple of bars and the Roma Lifestyle Hotel spa. The apartment is clean, has a spacious bathroom with rain shower, beautiful floors, a comfortable couch and dining table, working stove, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. We highly recommend B. in Rome. It was the perfect place to spend the first 3 days of our honeymoon.