The location is GREAT! That was all I really cared about since I wasn't planning on staying in the apartment for long while in beautiful Rome. I never took a taxi or train once in the city...(That being said, i walked an average of 12 miles a day), but it wasn't bad at all. I even walked the 45 min to Termini station...the station that takes you direct (32 min trip via the Leonardo Express) to the air port. The Roman Forum was also about a 30 minute walk...walking in Rome isn't boring at all. Everywhere is beautiful so I didn't mind the long walks. It was just me, so I had plenty of space, but it would be close quarters for sure for 2 people. As long as you're super comfortable together! Haha. I didn't cook or anything so no tips on that. The stairs didn't bother me, but if you have a lot of baggage, yeah, it might be annoying, but there are a lot of steps in Rome in general! Caffe Saint' Eustacchio is just around the corner too, and the espresso is AMAZING. I went there everyday. (Sorry, I probably spelled it wrong). She brought in a new bed cover so for those who have said the bed was uncomfy, I believe that problem has been fixed. The bed didnt' bother me...but I could sleep on a floor and be fine so I'm not the best to talk about that.