A quiet, cosy, nice little spot in the heart of Trastevere. I'm from Rome and I know how busy and noisy Trastevere can get, so I was a bit sceptical when my girlfriend chose a flat in Via della Scala... And yet, given the windows overlook an internal garden, and given the old roman buildings have very tick walls, the flat IS indeed very quiet. A miracle :)
The flat is cute and well decorated. Of course, it's quite small, and it basically amount to a bedroom (mostly occupied by the bed) with a small balcony, a tiny kitchenette, and a bathroom. The bathroom is fairly large compared to the rest of the house (maybe even too much - it's clear that the house is a result of splitting a larger house).
The main negative bits are:
- the bed, we found it quite uncomfortable (but we prefer firm mattresses, so it might also be us). I think a new mattress would really enhance the value of the house.
- the shower is 'really' tiny, to the point that you cannot move almost at all (you have to stop the water and open the shower to be able to use the soap). And we're definitely not oversized... !
- Note also that there is no central heating, but only a conditioner+heat pump in the living room, and a radiant heater in the bathroom (which was broken, but anyway...). This wasn't much of a problem for us because it was a relatively warm winter, but I guess it could be a problem when it's very cold outside.
Overall, I think the pros (location, cute balcony, silence) outweigh the cons, and I'm happy of the choice.