Have just returned from a brilliant trip to Rome. Francesca’s flat is truly wonderful, situated in the very heart of Trastevere, and not just geographically. The flat over looks the piazza di Santa Maria which becomes the life of Trastevere towards the later afternoon. We enjoyed sitting people watching, and especially enjoyed getting to watch the street performers from the Juliette balcony as we were getting ready to go out for tea. There are so many wonderful restaurants and bars on the doorstep and you really do feel like you are getting the true “Rome” experience. As someone who has grown up visiting family in italy I am quite picky about staying somewhere that truly feels like you are experiencing the magical culture of the place, and this certainly lived up to the expectation!
I note the comment from one person re noise, we found the bedroom very peaceful despite sleeping with the windows open! The noise of the square is not heard from the bedroom at all and notwithstanding this much of the restaurant activity seemed to die off soon after 11.
As a host Francesca was fantastic, you gain some comfort receiving a message soon after booking and she provided some handy tips re booking certain places early (which we were incredibly grateful for as we sailed passed what felt like hundreds of people queueing for the Vatican). I also had some special requests before the trip asking which bakeries were nearby and whether anywhere would be open on a Sunday morning and Francesca came back to me very quickly! The Nespresso machine with pods is also a lovely little extra that does make life that little bit easier in the morning!
In terms of wider location, the flat is a 10-15minute walk to the centre of the City, and a 25minute walk to the Vatican. It felt like the perfect distance to experience the city in the day and the vibrancy of Trastevere in the evening!

During the holiday we had no need to contact Francesca but she was very quick to respond when we asked for her to arrange a taxi to the airport for our departure!
We are already planning our next trip back, and will definitely be staying here!