Francesca's place is everything we needed for a perfect family vacation in Rome. The location is perfect, so quiet but also close to the action. There is a wonderful cafe in the same building as well as an Italian sit-down restaurant across the alley that has super-friendly staff , great food and wine, and a tourist menu options for children or picky eaters such as pizza, pasta, bread etc. You can also access public transport easily as the tram is located one block away and dead-ends in the center of Rome's historic sightseeing district, making it easy to figure out when to get on or off. After sightseeing you can roam the Trastavere neighborhood itself, which is full of restaurants, bars, cafe, shops and more.
As far as the space itself, the apartment is huge as far as AIRBNB standards and was sparkling clean. The kitchen, bathroom and living areas were well-appointed with everything in working or brand-new condition. There is even a small terrace in back overlooking the quiet courtyard and rooftops where you can enjoy a quiet moment if you can find the time. When we first arrived we were met by Francesca's house manager Mr. Bing, who explained the layout of the apartment and answered any questions we had the apartment and Rome itself. Francesca had even prepared a list of places to eat and vist that were off the beaten tourist track. She even arranged for a cab to be waiting outside our door at 4am to take us the the airport. I'm not really sure there could have been a better than this. Thank you Francesca and Mr. Bing!