Sophie's place is excellent. It is located in a very nice and quiet building with a beautiful courtyard. She was there to greet me when I arrived in Rome and showed me the way to the apartment and explained everything from the elevator to the keys. Anytime I had a question, Sophie replied right away. Her place was quiet and comfortable with all of the amenities. I very much appreciated having a full sized shower too, Bathrooms can always be an interesting experience in Europe for Americans and it was nice to have a shower stall that I actually fit in and had plentiful warm water!
Sophies place is right across from Piazza Vittorio Emmanuele which is a nice place to sit and relax. It is a very diverse area with ethnic eateries, classic Italian restaurants, coffee bars, a metro stop and every other amenity you will need. I highly recommend trying to eat at Vecchia Roma which is right down there street and serves all of the classic Roman dishes for a reasonable price. Make sure you get there early or make a reservation though as people will be waiting in line.