This beautiful apartment was everything we had hoped for, and more. The location is perfect - a couple of sweet restaurants within a block or two, fabulous daily market at Campo dei Fiori, pharmacy, clothing and gift shops, deli's and grocery, and hello - Grom Gelato right on the corner (try the limone granita but also for a dollop of whipped cream on top. Stunning!). Matteo's ristorante is nearby and food was delicious - we loved sitting outside there. Myriad churches are on every block - stop in to look - each one is more fascinating than the next. World heritage sites and the Vatican less than 20 minutes brisk walk, but also easy public transport on buses. The street the apartment is on is very old and narrow, cars don't fit, so don't plan on pulling right up to the door to unload your stuff. You'll have to walk a little bit (maybe 150 feet) but who cares? You are in Rome! And Matteo very graciously carried my ridiculous heavy suitcase the 3 flights up to the apartment -- thank you, Matteo! Note to self- pack lighter next time!
The apartment is in a very old building, and we loved its history. The decor was so elegant, well appointed with art and antiques, beautiful window coverings, washer dryer, new kitchen, wonderful light, very comfortable beds (although the Master bed is very firm), and a delicious cross breeze that was helped by a wonderful ceiling fan in the Master. It was very hot when we were there, and the apartment has excellent ventilation. Having a second bathroom (powder room) was perfect for us --traveling with our daughter -- and she loved having her own beautiful room. We were on the roof deck every evening watching the lights of Rome and enjoying the cool air - you can see the Vatican and several other gorgeous domes. One thing to know is that there can be noise from the street and apartments across the way, but this is community living, and not a vacuum. Because it was hot, we kept the windows open at night, and noise abated by midnight, generally.
Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting Valentina in person, our correspondence with her was extremely pleasant, and she was punctual in her responses and organized. Matteo was right on time to meet us when we arrived, and could not have been nicer. He explained everything we needed to know with clarity, and was kind enough to arrange a car to take us to the airport on the day of our departure. We do not speak much Italian, so our hosts' knowledge of English was a definite plus.
Every Airbnb host should be as wonderful as these two. One word: Sublime. We will absolutely rent this apartment again. We loved it!