Barbara's place is perfect and she is the BEST host! Before we arrived, communication was quick and detailed. We arrived several hours before check in and she had said we could leave luggage, but we were actually able to check in early which was great since we wanted to freshen up before heading out. AC kept the place luxuriously cool and was a BLESSING given the 95 degree heat. All the amenities one could ask for including spices, coffee and tea, first aid kit, nice hairdryer, guidebooks and maps, plus a booklet she put together with nearby restaurants, sites, markets, etc. and even an elevator! Barbara went out of her way to be helpful including ordering taxis for us to get to an early Vatican tour and the airport when we left and even kept our bags for several hours after check out, coming back so we could get them. Location couldn't be better - 15 minutes or less walk to the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, less that 5 to the Accademia (David) and Piazza del Popolo, but the apartment was in a quiet neighborhood without a ton of tourists and associated noise. Highly recommend!!!