Gabriele was a great host. The flat was exactly as described in the listing and there was more than enough room for our party of two adults and three children.
Gabriele was quick to respond during the booking process and our check-in to the flat was seamless even with our late arrival due to a flight delay. Gabriele show us around the flat and made certain we knew how to operate the electronics and appliances. Each television was equipped with Google Chromecast for streaming.
The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of closet space.
In addition to the bed linens, towels, washcloths, shampoo and soap, there were some welcome surprises including a few fresh bottles of water and milk in the refrigerator, some snacks and some red and white wine. The coffee pods were also fully stocked for the week.
This was our first visit to Rome, but we would stay at Gabriele’s flat again if we return. We enjoyed being in the up and coming neighborhood of San Lorenzo. It is about a mile walk to the front of the train station, but it is only a few blocks away from several tram and bus stops. We hired an Uber to bring us from the train station when we arrived, but by the end of the week we simply rode a bus back to the train station when we departed. The bus schedules were not as accurate as the tram schedules, but Google Maps did a good job giving directions and routes.
The square just outside the flat is the neighborhood’s social gathering spot, so it can be loud in the evenings with the window open. The windows were well insulated, so once the flat cooled down in the evening we closed the windows and the noise didn’t bother us.
We felt safe in the neighborhood, and found many excellent restaurants within a few block radius. TripAdvisor was a useful reference as was Gabriele.
Gabriele’s flat was a great fit for us.