It was our first Airbnb booking and we do hope the next will be just as good. Fantastic apartment in a lovely location away from the major tourist areas. However, being at a bus terminal and on the main throughfare of NW Rome, easy to reach anywhere by public transport or by foot within a very short distance.
Matteo met us at the airport as promised, the pickup is easy so long as you turn your messaging on as soon as you get off the plane. The journey into the city reminds you why you havn't hired a car!! Matteo gave us a good introduction to the apartment, and managed to find an iron within 20 minutes of noticing that the one in the apartment wasnt there.
The location is superb, lovely view and the balcony is shaded for most of the day after breakfast time. if you turn the lights on, it can become an insect magnet, but late on, with candles, is high enough to stay insect free.
The apartment itself is well served with good cooking equipment, large fridge with freezer compartment and all crockery, pans etc . Two bathrooms is a luxury, the showers are strong and hot.
The wifi works well, the TV is not smart but fully served by digital channels and DVD box if needed.
Local facilities are superb, everything a local needs so same with airbnb stayers, try to speak a bit of Italian, it goes a long way....you can even get lessons in how to say things better!
Taxis from the centre of Rome are around 10e, depending on where you are coming back from, the bus tickets are very good value - but be aware that at weekends buses do not always run when they are supposed to - we waited for a no23 - seeing 5 other no23 pass the other way - eventually gave up and walked to the vatican with not a single one pass us!
Final thing - we saw Muse at the Stadio Olympico - this was the best location for getting back from a concert there on foot and seeing Rome as well.
Matteo, thankyou, we will be back.
Kathy and Matty