Our family of four (2 kids) had a wonderful stay in Barbara's Artist apartment. Small but perfectly proportioned and the balcony an added plus. The attention to detail and high quality was evident everywhere from the window furnishings to the matching towel sets to the charming dishes to the real plants on the balcony. This was our first visit to Rome and we don't speak Italian, so it took us a bit to get used to the neighborhood (real not touristy at all) and public transportation, but Barbara's directions and free bus tickets and the patisserie across the street all helped us acclimate very quickly. We appreciated the parking spot for our rental car but the steep driveway is not for the faint of heart. While not super-close to Rome's main attractions, it was easy to get to-and-fro and our kids enjoyed the place that they were eager to get back and relax in the quiet of the apartment at the end of a long day of exploring Rome.