We very much enjoyed our week in this flat and Rome. It was spacious compared with our usual cramped conditions in a hotel room and gave us welcome relaxation. Most things we needed were there to make us comfortable. The owner responded swiftly (from the USA) to a few queries we had.

Italian external doors seem built for serious security and we were constantly fearful we might break the key turning several large bolts into position. Indeed, on the first day we were locked in for half an hour until we realised that the fifth bolt would only unlock if you lifted the door slightly.

Power was a problem with everything going off 5 times. It seems that if you have on the AC and add another large power user (e.g. kettle), the power goes off. We had to find the portiere each time until we got stuck late at night once and had to contact the owner to be told where to find a key to the fuse cupboard.

We were worried by the fridge – it was cool inside at the bottom but the frame was so hot at the top that butter melted and some milk went sour.

Toaster made noise but would not heat up.

Keys were a problem. You needed a set of three to enter the compound, enter the block then enter the flat. With just one set it was a constant problem if we were going to different places and co-ordinating when to return.

I repeat, we enjoyed our stay very much but I would suggest:
Two sets of keys
Check out the fridge
Check out the toaster
Install a microwave?

Prepare a sheet of notes explaining how things work. A written set of Notes would be useful, especially for non-Italians unfamiliar with how things are done there.