We spent two weeks in Anna Paola’s apartment – a wonderful temporary home, and probably the best accommodation we ever had in Rome (we've visited several times). The apartment is a classic Italian apartment, spacious, terrazzo tile floors, beautiful stairwell, quiet residential atmosphere, but it is also very up to date (good kitchen, good bathroom, good beds). It is especially great if you stay for more than a few days and also want to spend some time around the apartment (we had a 1-year old with us so we could not go out in the evenings), since the living room is very comfortable and there is ample living space.
We were very happy with the location: close enough to the centro storico, but less 'touristy' and with many things to discover in the surroundings, like the charming San Saba and Testaccio quarters. Some of the more impressive ancient Roman remains are close by: the Pyramid of Cestius, a long stretch of Aurelian wall with the San Paolo and San Sebastiano gates and the Baths of Caracalla.
Also, we could not have asked for a better host: Anna Paola was very warm, helpful and really took the time with us. Since we were travelling with a young child, it was very reassuring to know that we could always contact her.
We definitely hope to come here again!