We were so happy with the location of Marcella's apartment. Each morning, we found a great spot nearby to eat breakfast or lunch and then strolled around the neighborhood (just blocks from a large and beautiful plaza) before heading out to explore Rome. Each evening, we had plentiful places to choose from for dinner, coffee, or drinks. The downside of this is that there is a jazz club and another bar right downstairs that play music loudly. This makes for a lively atmosphere but is tough if you're a light sleeper. But the earplugs Marcella provides are a help, as are the mostly soundproof windows that she specially installed.
Marcella was helpful and communicative from prior to check-in through check-out. She let us drop our bags early, several hours before check-in, and arranged affordable transport back to the airport. She left us a thorough guest book with information about the apartment, recommendations in the neighborhood, and even some Italian phrases.
The apartment itself was spacious, clean, and stylish. There was a nice-sized kitchen for making meals and a great view of the neighborhood from above.
We would love to return to Marcella's place and highly recommend it for anyone visiting Rome (if you don't mind a little noise.)