We had everything we needed at Lucia’s fantastic apartment. The photos and details Riccardo provides are accurate, but don’t convey how much room you actually get! It was very clean and we had everything we needed to cook meals: a stove, microwave, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, and even an electric hotplate, if necessary. The bed was comfortable and the shower pressure was great.
Leading up to our stay, Riccardo was easy to communicate with (he has excellent English!) and let us know way in advance that he’d be out of town for check-in. His wife, Lucia, filled in and she was very kind. Though she spoke very little English, we managed to get the gist of what she said and really enjoyed meeting her. Riccardo also left us clear instructions to help us navigate both the house and the city with ease. He made sure to message us to let us know once he was back in town and even offered to let us keep our luggage in the apartment after check out (we didn’t need this as we had a train to catch, but really appreciated his offer!).
The apartment is very centrally located, though it’s about a 10-15 minute walk from either of the two metro stations it’s close to. The street is well-lit, quiet, and felt very safe. It’s also very close to a 24-hour grocery store, lots of restaurants, and a few bars. But most importantly, the apartment is tantalizingly close to the Colosseo. You can see the monument from the street in front of the building, and it impresses every time.
We really enjoyed our stay at Lucia’s apartment and wouldn’t hesitate to book it again if we ever go back to Rome!