I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best property on Airbnb. It’s such a great place and Barbara is such an amazing host that we are making plans to come to Rome again just so we can stay here.
For context, we stayed at three Airbnbs and one hotel during our three week trip in Italy—Barbara’s place was the best property of them all. A great way to end the trip.
After booking, Barbara contacted us immediately with more information about the property (and this was not an automated message). She also sent reminder messages in the days leading up to the check-in, just to make sure we didn’t have any issues and if we hd any other requests.
We usually clean the floors before moving into an Airbnb because our family takes our shoes off inside the house. But Barbara’s place was the first place we didn’t have to do that—the floors were spotless. THIS WAS A HUGE DEAL FOR US. (if you take your shoes off inside the house then you know what I mean). Barbara even gave us slippers for the apartment which we never really used because it was so clean.
The kitchen is bigger than in any other Airbnb we’ve had and it is very neatly arranged. It is well-stocked with oils, spices, and other goodies. The fridge had water, and even milk and juice for the kids. The pots and pans are also high quality—we cook at home for at least one meal a day, so this was also a very big point for us.
The two bedrooms have a queen bed in each and were the most comfortable beds during our stay in Italy. Actually, they’re more comfortable than my beds at home!
The two bathrooms are super convenient for a family of four. Both are also well-appointed with good showers that have very strong water pressure. The towels are also nice—3 towels for each person were provided.
There are air conditioners in each bedroom and the kitchen/living room (three total), and all work well.
Barbara met us at check-in and gave us all the details of how things work, what’s in the neighbourhood, and even how to ride he bus! She also gave us a nice list of restaurants in the area. And her response time was immediate when we had any questions.
The apartment is in a nice, quiet, safe neighbourhood of Rome. It is about 10 min walk to St. Peter’s Basilica. There is a bus (bus 916) right in front of the apartment which takes you to the city center (Piazza Navona, Pantheon) and it is super easy to take: just buy a ticket from the news stand next to the apartment, then go to the bus stop and show the ticket to the driver. There is a nice market just steps away from the apartment (literally 5 steps away from the apartment entrance) where they sell fruits, vegetables, bread, and some cured meats. There is also a big Carrefour located one minute away on foot and it has everything you could need.
What else... oh, did I mention the apartment is spotlessly clean and that Barbara is the best host we’ve ever met? (She is a superhost for a reason!)
If you’re staying in Rome then book this place, NOW!