Mara’s apartment was my first Airbnb experience. My son and I stayed for two weeks and we loved it! The apartment is stylish, well appointed, charming and comfortable. I was impressed by it’s cleanliness, too. The building was a former monastery and showcases some of the original beamed ceilings and an original fresco that is visible in one of the bedrooms.
The location is top notch with plenty of good food and great shopping. The Toledo metro station is just a few minutes walk and this was extremely convenient when we traveled to Rome or Pompeii by train. The apartment’s corner location can get pretty loud, but it’s the perfect kind of noise if you want a truly Neapolitan experience! The tall doors insulate the unit well and block out most of the street noise. Light sleepers might want some earplugs, but despite being light sleepers ourselves, we slept well every evening! The beds were particularly comfortable with crisp linens and fluffy comforters.
We really enjoyed meeting Enzo, the owner of the restaurant just downstairs. We wanted to have a quick bite one night and told him what we were in the mood for. We had no idea if it was on the menu or not, but he produced it nonetheless and it was delicious. If you mention that you are a guest of Mara’s, he will definitely hook you up :). The kitchen had everything we might need. Anyone wanting to prepare a meal should definitely consider shopping at the fishmonger next door. Fresh and convenient.
On the weekends, music streams throughout the street with classic Italian songs played on an acoustic guitar as diners enjoy their meals. We would open the doors and enjoy listening to the patrons singing along. We were lucky to experience this a few times during our stay and it was really fun. The narrow cobblestone streets typical of the area complete the overall experience. The vibe is lively and festive and we couldn’t get enough of it.
There is a local corner market just two short blocks away and tons of shopping on Via Toledo only a one minute walk from the apartment. There are a ton of different historical sights to see in the area, and we took the best stroll ever one evening out by the water. You can’t go wrong here. This apartment and its location are the complete package.
I highly recommend Mara’s apartment to anyone who wants to stay in a beautiful place where they can have a truly authentic Neapolitan experience. Mara will make sure to provide that to you with her careful attention to detail and courteousness. It was a great pleasure to call this place our home for two weeks. We will miss it very much. Thank you, Mara!