Although Alessia’s apartment is a bit out of the main center of Rome it has easy access through a bus (about a five-minute walk) to a metro station and the Vatican. Once you know how this works it is very easy to get around. The Vatican is about a 25-minute walk depending how fast you walk and if you stop to look at the outdoor flee markets on the way. The apartment is on a hill so be prepared to walk it up if you are not taking the bus. Being on a hill though, not far it offers a sort of belvedere with a great view of the city and goats roaming below.
At the bottom of the hill there are grocery stores. Our favorite was Carfour which is open 24/7. Also, at the bottom of the hill on the corner is a bistro with live jazz in the evening. Since the apartment is out of the touristy area it is quiet and the restaurants are neighborhood ones with homemade food. Around this area are also some wonderful parks.
As for the apartment itself it is on a very small street, is large, has plenty of closet space and two full bathrooms. The living/dining room was very spacious and comfortable. It is on the 3rd floor with an elevator. Alessia is very attentive and will respond to any of your requests or needs. She is very pleasant and accommodating. Also, she offers transportation to and from the airport through Luciana (a delightful woman who speaks English, French and of course Italian). I highly recommend this door-to-door transportation as it not only is convenient but fair in price.
Rome though has a problem with the garbage collection and this is evident in this area.