Iacopo is an ambassador for your stay in Rome.
His hospitality is the real gem that comes with this apartment and comes on call threw-out the stay here.
His apartment is a warm feeling stand-alone unit within an apartment blocks inner courtyard. Unique.
Clean, crisp, both functional and designed. A haven to come back to after Rome's mid day heat kicks your a.
It's easy to relax in, the washer great for clothes rotation, the shower cool and cheery, the bed impeccably comfortable.
The location is on the edge of districts you'll be likely visiting. This is just outside of central, but close to a train station / main line - Get a 'Roma pass' and you should be sorted for local rail transport.
I opted for renting a bicycle from the corner store, which opened all the Roman suburbs and back streets at any time of day/night.. The best cycling experience I've had; Swaying down the middle lane (not a car in sight) toward the Colosseum at dawn a highlight, zipping between sights in the main center amazingly fun and quick; Where beating the feet would have been fine once, but a death march in the heat every time after.
A couple tips:
Take Iacopo's advice on the local supermarket and stock the fridge with fresh fruit to fall on as you walk in from the heat... the local fruit is delicious, juicy.
The local corner's espresso kept me standing as jet-lag kicked in. Cheap and therapeutic!
The local Gellato is half price to the city center... equally good and refreshing.
People outside of the tourist centers are nicer. Don't be completely disheartened by seagull staff you may experience in the main centers. There's still overwhelming joy in the local neighborhoods, you just have to get out there.
There are fresh drinking water taps all over the city - I felt dumb having not used them until the last day (Throwing away plastic bottles daily). Figure them out once and you'll have free fresh cool refills all over the cities suburbs.
If you're interested in tours, research and book them online (booking with tout's at the sights will lower your chance of getting a full length tour - Many end half way for max turnover)
I really had a great stay here and in Rome.. Couldn't have asked for a more safe and welcoming introduction.
Highly recommended.