Federico and Irina are kind hosts and were in constant touch with relevant matters until the time of check in. We drove into Rome from Tuscany which I would normally advise against had not the pleasure of a road-trip outweighed the encumbrances of messy traffic (and hefty parking charges). Federico and his assistant helped us offload our bags into the apartment during check in and found us a parking spot not far away .
The apartment is in a vintage building (which is part of the charm) in a residential area. We appreciated the convenience of a coop just blocks away and the kitchen was equipped with vessels for a quick breakfast or light supper, which was helpful too. There is the Manzoni station nearby for those fancying public transportation to the sites of interest. We combined trains and taxis to get around. The hosts were available on phone to answer any questions, so they were very helpful throughout.