The Apartment: Great one bedroom apartment, with all the comforts of home. Plenty of fresh linens, coffee & tea assortment, & washing machine. We sunk right into the comforts of this stylish spot, happy to finally have our own sleeping areas (one in bedroom, other in living room) prepared with cozy duvet/fluffy pillows, and provided the softest towels we had in weeks. Bathroom is updated and what I consider on the slightly bigger side than most other Airbnb's we stayed in Italy/Greece. Kitchen was well equipped with all the cooking utensils you'd need, and there were just practical things like paper towels and napkins to use. We LOVED it at Cristina’s.
The Neighborhood: We intentionally selected this neighborhood because it was closer to The Vatican which was our intended destination during this stop in Rome. It was SUPER easy to navigate. Taking the bus 301 or 280 to and from the apartment is pretty straightforward. The Metro stop Lepanto is a breeze to reach by bus or walking. And the area is just so much less touristy and feels locals lived in, that we found plenty of restaurants and fun shopping within 10 to 15 to 20 to 30 minutes walking. We also walked to The Vatican within 25 minutes. Taxi to FCO airport was a worthwhile Euro 48.
The Host: Christina is an ideal host, responding immediately to any and all texts or emails (from when you reserve the apartment until after your stay), she’s incredibly helpful with setting up the apartment to meet your needs, providing directions, suggestions, and even looking up best public transportation routes. She's FANTASTIC!