Mauro was a fantastic host. His apartment is very clean and he made the check in very personal and friendly. The bus ride to the Vatican was about 30 to 45 minutes. Easy to get a bus at only a five-minute walk away. There is a really good gelato place down the street. Local restaurant on the corner is very friendly and offers good sandwiches. The only negative is the lack of air conditioning. We were there in early August when it was very warm. I will admit as a Californian I'm a bit spoiled since high heat and high humidity are so rare. But I adapted. I strongly recommend this apartment for any travellers visiting Rome.