A wonderful stay in a wonderful city made all the better by these accommodations.
Prior to staying here I had never used AirBNB before, and Alessandra made by first experience with it an amazing one. Weeks and months before even arriving she was very communicative and friendly, and even went out of her way to make a dinner reservation for us in another city ahead of our trip. Our flight arrived over an hour early to Rome and after texting her to let her know, she insisted on meeting up with us at the apartment rather than making us wait around for so long.
The apartment itself is stunning. Located in a very nice neighborhood that always felt safe, with nice little shops and eateries (in fact the best food we had in all our time in Rome was right there in Testaccio), away from the tourist-heavy sections of the city but close enough to all the main sites and downtown Rome that a walk or a short taxi/Uber ride could get you to them. She includes a handy guide laying out how to use the public transportation to the various monuments, recommendations on places to eat, etc. The place itself is very modern, top floor with a great view, quiet, lots of privacy, and an incredible bathroom.
Overall the stay was ideal and both the flat and its host were above and beyond what I'd hoped for on such an important trip in our lives. Thanks so much for everything.