We spent about a week in the apartment, it felt like home. The location was perfect for us. Five minutes walk to Aventine, twenty to Circus Massimo and Palatine, another five to Coliseum. Trastevere is right across the river. And yet we were far away from the July's crowds. The neighborhood is full of grocers, restaurants, and gelaterias. We'll have fond memories of coming back "home" after the day of wandering in the ancient city, and relaxing in the courtyard with a beverage and some of the Lucia's books. Checking in and out was easy, our greeters were wonderful and spoke super fluent English.