We had an amazing stay at Casa Rossi in Trastevere, Rome! We would highly recommend this location to other travelers looking to stay in Rome without being in the heart of tourist-land.
HOSTS: Luana & Maurizio were wonderful. We met Maurizio for a smooth check-in. They left many amenities, such as fresh fruit, bottled water, and little snacks. Whenever we had questions before or during our stay, they responded quickly.
APARTMENT: Lovely apartment with everything we needed while staying in Rome. Wi-fi was reliable and fast, bed was comfortable. A few things to be aware of:
--Tub is small and comes with handheld showerhead, so bathing can be a bit of an adventure but we managed.
--Washer located in kitchen, which was very convenient, but no dryer. We didn't expect it to be a problem, but our clothes took longer than expected to dry hanging up in the apartment, so plan ahead.
--Building does have elevator, but you need to ascend one flight of stairs to get to it.
NEIGHBORHOOD: Trastevere is amazing. You're a short walk from the Tiber and downtown Rome, but it's so nice to start and end the day outside of the touristy areas. The neighborhood has amazing restaurants around every corner and is lively at night. By our second or third night, it really felt like "going home" after a long day of sightseeing.
Five stars for Casa Rossi and Luana & Maurizio!