Marzia's place was ABSOLUTELY stunning! The description isn't kidding when it is EXACTLY in the heart of Rome! There is a farmer's market every single day just a few steps away, a myriad of restaurants all within walking distance all that are super delicious and hospitable! If the farmer's market doesn't have what you need, there is a traditional supermarket also just a couple steps away.
Both the Vatican City and the Colosseum are a thirty minute walk away, which flies by as you walk through the alleyways of Rome. The Pantheon is only a 10 minute walk away as well, with other local hotspots being all within walking distance. You have no need for a car, a bike, or even public transit since you can walk absolutely everywhere.
If needed, Marzia will organize a driver to and from the airport, accommodating for any times you might need. Our flight left at 6:00am and our driver as down the block right at 4:00am! Her assistants are super friendly and helpful too, with multiple mediums of communication if you can't get ahold of one of them (but all of them are super responsive, so you can just take your pick).
Some things to note:
- Memorize the door to get into the building, there are a lot of doors of the same color next to it that are the same color and have the same lock type.
- Get familiar with the locks, as they can be a little funny sometimes. But the keys work without a doubt, it just takes some getting used to. We struggled the first night with unlocking and locking the doors, thinking we got locked out!
- The farmer's market is closed on Sundays and closes fairly early, at around 4:00pm so plan accordingly.
- If you need power adapters, there is a store also down the road with an ATM that sell them for fairly cheap, just a couple of euros. (Marzia also provides a few power blocks that are connected via USB C.)
- Towels and soap are provided but only enough for a shorter stay. There is a washing machine with provided detergent, but you will have to hang dry your clothes old school!