Elena's apartment was in a great location, within walking distance to all the major sites. It's located 1 block from the Vittorio Emanuele monument and very near circus maxximus and the Forum and Palatine Hill. As a matter of fact when you look out of the kitchen window you can see Vittorio Emanuele.
The apartment is very quiet and bright, has lots of windows and the view knocks your socks off!
We slept like a rock. The queen size bed has a very firm mattress, which we loved and the pillows are the best. Water pressure in shower is good too.
Elena went above and beyond with a big fruit basket, in frig she had eggs, prosciutto, 2 kinds of milk, cheese, butter, yoghurts, juices, Nutella, jams, coffees, teas, breads and cereal. It was a wonderful welcome.
As other guests have commented, the staircase is a bit of a challenge, but the views are worth it.
Elena and her husband were very kind in letting us use the elevator when we arrived with luggage and when we departed. They even arranged for a taxi to pick us up and take us to the train station on the morning we left.
They also printed a voucher for us for the Vatican Museum, although in hindsight many people were using their phones even though it was suggested you couldn't. Yes, you can. Also, if you didn't pre-arrange tickets, some of the websites will say they are all booked up. Just go to wherever you were planning to go and there are always tour guides who will sell you a ticket.
Also, lots of restaurants near the apartment, but the Piazza Farnese has about 10 restaurants and they have entertainers in the square. We spent our last night there and were sorry we hadn't seen it earlier.
Thank you Elena and family for such a wonderful experience and thank you for your kindness. We hope to be back someday!