What a phenomenal location and pristine digs. I am a solo female traveler who was on the last leg of a longer stint, so comfort and safety were my chief concerns. Second to that ws easy access to all I'd want to see in the city. Esmeralda's place checked all the boxes with ease.
Right off the bat, their guide to the area was thorough and informative. They also reached out to give me great advice on a bus from the airport to the apartment, and at 7 euros it was a steal (compared to Uber, taxis, etc). Esmeralda and her partner were so kind and cheerful, just a lovely couple to stay with. They were around if needed, but never in my way.
Finally, the room was more spacious than the pictures showed. I was pleasantly surprised with the details - some cups, a few extra toiletry items, towels, a wine opener, extra blankets, umbrellas .. the list goes on. It felt like such a complete and easy, comfy setup. If I return to Rome, I'm going to surely look up their spot again.