Maria Carla was such a wonderful host! She was very helpful and welcoming. She was very flexible with our checkin process, allowing us to drop of our bags while the apartment was being cleaned. She gave us a thorough explanation of how to use everything in the apartment (a plus because as Americans, things are a little different than at home). She gave us great recommendations for places to grab a bite to eat and things to see. The apartment is just as it appears in the photos and has a ton of space to spread out and relax after a long day of sightseeing. The neighborhood of Trastevere is wonderful as well! It is a great location for seeing everything but less chaotic than staying in the city center. There are tons of great restaurants and bars everywhere making dining a breeze. There are 2 colleges nearby as well as numerous expats so the neighborhood is very young and lively. I would not hesitate to stay with Maria Carla again!