Francesca's apartment is a great base in Rome. The wifi was fast and worked well, the bed was comfortable, and I really appreciated how much room there was to store my things. While I did have some noise issues with construction nearby, people talking on the street downstairs, and noisy neighbors in the hallway, I bought a small white noise machine, and that helped a lot. (To be clear, none of this is Francesca's fault, just worth noting if you're a light sleeper or have a baby who needs to nap.)
The apartment is a little more run-down than the photos suggest, and missing a few of the beautiful decorative details that I was drawn to. Probably the result of the apartment taking a beating during a very busy summer.
Francesca was a hands-off but very helpful host, always available (quickly!) if I had a question or needed something. She also went out of her way to help me when I needed to leave early for a family emergency. I had a great experience here and would be happy to return.