This is a lovely apartment and has everything someone staying in Rime couldcwish for. We were expecting a stylish, well equipped apartment after looking at the photos and reading the description. But it definitely exceeded our expectations.
The apartment is spacious, neutrally decorated but with genuine style creating a relaxed and relaxing space. It was spotlessly clean throughout and uncluttered.
The kitchen has everything a guest might need to prepare and cook pretty much any meal - even the knives are sharp! The Nescafe De Gusto coffee machine is easy to use, though there are stove top pots for coffee traditionalists. There’s a good range of pots and pans and plenty of crockery (including a teapot for tea traditionalists) glasses and cutlery too. The fridge freezer is a good size and like everything else in the apartment spotless.
The seating/dining area is stylish, comfortable with a decent sized dining table, nice sofa, just-the-right-size TV, a good selection of books and plenty of storage.
The bathroom was (unsurprisingly) clean, smart, with plenty of storage and a decent shower. A bonus was it is well lit too.
Both double bedrooms have incredibly comfortable beds, we all slept fantastically well every night, are restful spaces and have full blackout blinds. The bedlinen is immaculate, soft, white sheets and what felt like new pillows and quilts ditto all the towels.
The easily accessible terrace area is as clean as the rest of the apartment, has seating for four and is great for winding down after a day in Rome. As it’s on the third floor you’re up in the trees and above the garden, it’s a real oasis out there.
As for the hosting - it could not have been better. From even before we met our driver at Rome Fiumincino (Simona organised transfers to and from the airport - which was well worth it) to the moment he dropped us back four days later we knew we had superb hosts. Simona had recommended a restaurant (Goose) for dinner on our first night, and responded very, very quickly and helpfully to any questions we had. On arrival Massimo met us on time at the apartment(despite our flight being delayed), showed us how everything worked starting with the keys to access the apartment (it’s in a gated block) and all the amenities including how to work the air-con. He went over good areas and places to visit, told us avout public transport and where to get it and about the excellent Mytaxi app (Uber is available but expensive as the basic Uber service is not allowed in Rome). He also recommended good places to eat. Top tip for authentic and outstanding Roman food and vibes book (and you’ll have to book) Il Sorpasso (Prati) and if you can Da Enzo (Trastavere). Massimo could not have been nore helpful or charming.
The apartment is less than 15 minutes walk to St Peter’s Square and The Vatican Museums, 20 minutes to Prati, about 35 minutes (if you take your time) to Trastevere, Piazza Navona, Campo di Fiori, Trevi, Monti etc. There are supermarkets within 15 minutes walk from the apartment (try the Carrefour as the quality is high) and a small, basic and not cheap minimarket within 5 minutes walk. Though if you want a bit of a morning stroll, Mercato Trionfale is a huge covered market where vendors sell meat, fish, dairy products, bread, and fruit and veg, much of it is locally produced and at very good prices.
To sum up - a perfect apartment, with perfect hosts in the heart of Rome, with a lovely, relaxed vibe which we’d recommend to anyone looking to visit Rome and book again when we return. Thank you Simona and Massimo.