Staying at Dario's place was overall a great experience. My boyfriend and I stayed for our week long vacation in Rome and we have no major complaints.
Pros:
- Dario is very kind and hospitable. He is very responsive through WhatsApp if you have questions or need anything. Also, be sure to ask him for recommendations on places to eat in the San Lorenzo area, where the apartment is. He knows the best pizza and meat restaurants!
- The studio itself pleasantly surprised us. It's spacious and has some nice unexpected features: a stocked kitchenette, a refurbished bathroom with a large luxurious bathtub, a comfy couch underneath the loft bed, and plenty of storage space (dressers and drawers). Also, it is really well-furnished, clearly maintained with attention and care.
- There is a 24/7 supermarket nearby.
Cons:
- The neighborhood isn't the nicest, but this didn't really bother us.
Other Things To Note
- The location is in the student neighborhood of San Lorenzo, southwest of the city center. It is a 30-40 min walk from the Colosseum and about an hour walk from the Vatican (northwest corner of Rome), which was great for us, as we don't mind walking a bit. Also, it is a 10-15 min walk from the Roma Termini train station.
- The studio is in a larger apartment that you share with 2 other people. However, this didn't bother since we had everything promised in a studio apartment (private bathroom, couch area, small kitchenette)