Nomentana is a residential area that is definitely off the beaten path. It does require public transportation to venture into the city but it is not complicated or that far away to get to the city center. The apartment is lovely and I chose this location due to the proximity of the school I was attending. The only caveat I have is the additional cleaning fee should the furniture sustain any stains or damage. Not that anyone would do this intentionally, but I stayed away from the lovely sitting room because of this as I am a wine spiller by nature. The apartment itself is in a safe area and located on the second floor which was perfect. In addition it is in a gated building adding an extra level of security. I was negligent in my responsibility to close the wooden and electronic blinds for security purposes, however, in future stays will remember to do so as Maria was adamant that this is done daily. It is an Italian thing that Americans are not familiar with but in some cases a necessity to maintain another level of security from the criminal element. Overall I enjoyed my stay and loved the area.