MariaTeresa was an excellent host - prompt and reliable in her communications, and at the house to meet me at the appointed time. I rented the apartment for two weeks with a weekend "off", during which MariaTeresa came in and changed the linen and towels, leaving me a nice note. For me it was just the right amount of input - caring, but not intrusive.

The apartment suited my needs perfectly, as I needed to do research in the nearby Archivio di Stato on the via Galla Placidia. As a place to stay, it was just right: warm, clean, comfortable, and above all quiet. The latter is hard to find it Rome so it is very nice to find - it owes this to the quiet street and double glazing. The place has a good kitchen and all the necessary equipment to make the best of the wonderful ingredients easily bought at nearby supermarkets.

The location is some way from the centre of Rome, so this apartment may not be ideal for tourists, but there is an effective and reliable public transport system, so you can get to the historic centre in about 30 minutes. The apartment is near Rome's second main railway station, Tiburtina, which has direct links to the airport and many of the major cities.

I would not hesitate to use the apartment again.