In its entirety, our experience with Francesca and her lovely flat was perfect. You can tell from the photos how modernly and tastefully decorated the place is and how much attention to detail Francesa has invested. What you can't see in the photos is how deceptively large (by European standards) and inviting it is. Of course the treats Francesca had waiting for us (I won't ruin the surprise) contributed to to the welcoming environment.

The location of the place is great as well. The day we left, we were in a rush to mail postcards from Vatican City and briskly walked there and back in 20 mins total (and still managed to see the Pope somehow). Piazza Navona and Campo de Fiori can both be reached within 10 minutes. Ancient Rome is a bit further, but can still be reached within 20-25 minutes. You can almost throw a rock and hit Castel Sant'Angelo. And my personal favorite recommendation is to make the 15-20 minute walk up to Passeggiata del Gianicolo to watch the sun rise over the city.

As beautiful as the apartment is and as nice as the location is, nothing compares to Francesca's hospitality. I've already mentioned the "welcome amenity," but on the evening we met, Francesca literally wouldn't leave until: (1) she'd made dinner recommendations and reservations for us, (2) she made sure we knew how to get there, and (3) we exchanged phone numbers so that she could continue to make recommendations and reservations for us. She probably regretted this decision, since she generously spent most of an afternoon (really!) calling around to secure reservations for us. On top of all this, she sent us an email with a list of her personal favorite spots.

Here's the best advice I can give regarding Francesca and her apartment: stop looking elsewhere and book this place now.