Well-appointed apartment in a great local Roman neighborhood with attentive and friendly hosts. We spent 5 weeks here and enjoyed our stay immensely. Ivano and Allesandro were welcoming but not intrusive, yet were always available when we had questions.
The apartment is Ivano's former home, and as such it doesn't feel like an impersonal "rental;" there are more upscale touches, such as high ceilings & wooden floors, a marble bathroom with bidet, and well-fitted kitchen that included an electric juicer and blender (a rarity in Italy).
The apartment is located midway on the block of a street that is blocked to through traffic, yet it is convenient to public transit. A bus at the end of the block will take you to central Rome in ~15 minutes. The metro is a 10-minute walk. We loved the neighborhood, which is situated immediately outside the Aurelian walls of ancient Rome. (So cool to ride a bus through an arch in those walls to head downtown!) The area consists mostly of apartments built in the 1930's, with plenty of retail to support the residents.
The area is a food-lovers' paradise! Truly a "locals" neighborhood--who wouldn't settle for less than the best food available. We loved shopping at all the local spots for food to cook in our flat--the type of neighborhood where you purchase your fresh ricotta at one shop and your Pecorino Romano at another because everyone specializes. Fresh fruit and veg shops on nearly every corner and a daily farmer's market 2 blocks away that had everything else. And the PIZZA & GELATO!!! It's easy to find both in Rome, but this area seemed to excel at the "artiginale" variety.
We enjoyed getting to know Ivano & Allesandro, and hope to stay at this flat again someday.