I can't say enough good things about Monica and Trevi's Fountain apartment. The bed, linens and pillows were the best we had on a 14 day trip in Italy! Wonderful!
The place was as pictured and comfortable. Great air conditioning and small but efficient kitchen. I only cooked once and stored fruit and bread but Monica had some cooking supplies on hand, i.e. olive oil, herbs and seasonings which helped a lot. The bathroom was small but had all you need. No tub, shower only and had a bidet. It is kept very clean!
Monica waited for us and greeted us at the apartment and helped get our luggage up the one flight of stairs. She explained everything thoroughly, had maps, brochures and information on had and was super easy to contact if we had a question. She goes over and above to help however she can.
The apartment is in a WONDERFUL location. It is about one block from Hotel Bernini and it was literally about 1 minute from your door to a metro station, Piazza Barberini, bus stops, and restaurants and eateries. There is great little coffee bar, GB (look in the windows as you may miss it. They both are done in black and white and are spotlessly clean), up the street and its other location that has lunch and dessert items a few doors closer to your apartment. Ask Monica exactly where they are as they are only about 3 or four doors up the street but the signs are discreet. You really would not have to leave the surrounding 3 blocks for necessities if you didn't want to.
We took public transportation everywhere so it was a blessing to be in this location. On the corner of Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini is a magazine type Kiosk that sells the metro passes and the All Day transportation pass for riding both metro and bus (7 Euros). This was quicker and easier than getting the tickets in the metro itself.
The area is very safe and pretty. The apartment is 1/2 block to Via Veneto which is a lovely tree lined street going up to the Borghese Gardens and has many upscale hotels and restaurants along the way. We have been to Rome 3 times and have always stayed along Via Veneto for these reasons so finding Monica's place was such a gift!
The only problem there might be for some people is that the apartment building has no lift/elevator. This would be difficult for people with ambulatory disabilities. But no elevator in Europe can be very common unless staying at hotels and even then, some older places may not have them. However, the stairs were easy to climb.
If you want, you can open the window in the bedroom overlooking the street area and the windows in the kitchen. But, when closed, the street and outside noise was blocked out so was great for sleeping!
Thank you Monica!