You can stop looking for a great apartment near the Vatican. This is the one. Andrea's flat was just as pictured. He is a terrific host that takes this seriously and treats it like a business. Upon my request he arranged for a car to pick us up at the airport at 11pm. He was there to meet us at the apartment just before midnight.... First Impression is everything. He knows this and that's why he was there and not some hired agent. Bravo!
He gave us the keys showed us the place and answered all of our questions about the apartment. He also had some water waiting for us in the fridge! The location is just a few blocks of easy walking distance from the Vatican and St Peter's. Many restaurants, shops,, bakeries are within 2-5 minute walking distance. A grocery store and a restaurant are 30 yards from the front door. Excellent!
The elevator in the building fit all four of us and that was great after long days of walking everywhere. The building itself is very nice with marble staircase, lots of lighting and you can tell its regularly cleaned.
The neighborhood near the Vatican is very safe.
The apartment was clean when we arrived and was cleaned each day while we saw the city of Rome. Mucho Gusto!
The whole apartment has been updated with modern tasteful design, colors, furniture, appliances and bathroom. Air Conditioning was very nice to come home to even in September.
The bed in the bedroom was the best of the three places we stayed in Europe on this trip, it was very supportive and comfortable. The apartment was great. The bathroom was clean, cleaned daily and had a washing machine for clothes. Very nice!
A couple of times during our stay I reached out to Andrea and he was readily available to me and very cordial.
I give this apartment and the host 5 stars. Most importantly, when I return to Rome I will stay with Andrea again.
We loved Rome, we loved this apartment and we loved having a real HOST. Thank you Andrea!!!