If you want to feel like you live in Roma rather than just visiting as a tourist, this is the place for you! It is close to the Vatican and only 5 min to the metro where you can reach all the sites (though we pretty much just walked, its about a hour walk to Trastevere and from there about 20 more min to the Coleseum) yet you live in a real Roman neighborhood. We felt completely safe even returning on foot late at night. There was an open air market very close where we shopped with the Romans and enjoyed the wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, bread, WINE (:-) so characteristic of Europe that you dont see in the states. It was marvelous, and very money-saving to walk all day seeing Rome, eat lunch out and then come back to our own house (with awesome garden patio) to have our fresh market dinner at a lovely table with umbrella amidst ivy and plants - so peaceful. Now about the property itself. First, Mary is a spectacular host. She arranged to have a driver pick us up at the airport for 60 euros (10 more than taxi, yes, however well spent since he was right there to take good care of us). Mary had left the hot water heater on so we could collapse into a very comfortable bed and rest for a few hours (never can sleep in economy on a plane!), get a hot shower and then emerge ready to see Rome. When we met her to pay the rest of the rent she spent time to tell us tips on getting to places in Rome and was very sweet and hospitable. The house itself is adorable, very clean and perfectly kitted out. Mary says she likes to host vs rent and that is exactly how we felt. Every little thing we needed (beyond personal toiletries of course) was there. It was decorated very pleasantly. Sitting in the garden having dinner one night i thought :yep, I could live here forever! It is a 2 level house with a large "master bedroom" and a loft bedroom upstairs with bathroom. Although there was a lot of street noise, the windows are very well insulated so closing them at night left you in blissful peace. We slept really well. Downstairs was a little dining area and living room with sofa in addition to a very functional kitchen with everything you need (microwave, pots, dishes, espresso pots, fridge, dishwasher - even a clothes washer which we used and was very helpful since we were off to Venice and Germany after Rome). Mary also has maps and tour books on the shelf. All in all i was homesick when i left and we WILL return to Roma and Mary! HIGHEST recommendation!!!!