Our host, Maurizio is an excellent communicator, from making the reservation several months in advance of our arrival, and throughout our entire two-week stay. The apartment is as beautiful as described, well-appointed with every convenience as stated in the listing. The Monteverde neighborhood has everything one would want or need, from pizza shops to upscale restaurants. There is a daily open-air market nearby with fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. There are good quality supermarkets, coffee shops, bars, and gelaterias. The neighborhood is also well-connected to the transportation system with multiple bus lines that go the major historical and religious sites intersecting with other bus lines, trams, and railroad. That said, be aware that the apartment is located in a hilly area of Rome, but the Number 75 bus stops virtually at the entrance of the building. After a full day of sightseeing including a lot of walking, it is nice to ride back up the hill instead of climbing it! A conscientious, intelligent and friendly host, Maurizio made time to pick us up and drop us off at the Trastevere train station, and showed us the highlights of Monteverde. We even spent a couple of hours just talking over coffee, and we greatly appreciate the genuine interest and attention he provides his guests. We will definitely visit again, and hope to bring some additional family members with us next time. To summarize, Maurizio is a helpful host, with a fabulous apartment in an upscale family-friendly neighborhood.