Considering that this building is several hundred years old, one would naturally expect it to have wear and tear. All things considered, it has held up remarkably well. The appliances, etc. are dated. Showers are tiny (one has a mold problem). Main bathroom mirror lights were USB powered, but no power adapter was provided. Shower door kept coming off its runner. BTW, there was always ample hot water for the showers—a good thing! The second bedroom is so narrow there is no room for a side table, and the mattresses have no box springs. These are all minor objections when considering the advantages of having a spacious apartment for an extended visit. As for the neighborhood, I wanted a nice, quiet, back street which is what I imagined I saw when looking at the listing. Oops! Trastevere is party central, and what I didn't know is that all the tables come out at night, and the noise can be quite disturbing even after midnight. Fortunately, the bedrooms are on the opposite side of the apartment and the doors are thick, so it didn't disturb my sleep. There is a lot of life here, and the food was quite good. Very charming neighborhood. Our host, Patrick, was very accommodating.