We had a great stay at Michele's place. It's centrally located in Rome off a quiet street. walking distance to the river. Short uber or scooter ride pretty much anywhere.
The outdoor space is great if that's important to you, although we didn't spend nearly as much time at the apartment as we thought we might.
Giving it four stars though because there were just a bunch of things that could have been better: Check in experience, check out experience, there was broken glass in the kitchen, all communication from the host happened via Whats App (red flag).
I also wouldn't recommend this place for anyone over 6 feet tall. It seems like everything was designed for hobbits. Everything from the shower and toilet to the staircase to the roof. I'm 5'10" and it was often uncomfortable. My girlfriend is 5'0" and even she noticed how small everything was.
Very grateful to Michele for allowing us to stay but will probably try to find something else next time we're in Rome.