Our extended family of eight (aged 80 to 18) had the most amazing stay. Kristien's home is not only gorgeous, but practical, and perfectly placed for enjoying Rome.
We were welcomed and had a thorough introduction by Majk, who took us through helpful details (not only of the flat, but of the area, city and even recommended some places to eat on our first night).
The apartment itself is a beautifully laid out, well equipped space, with room to chat or be quite and read/research the many guide books in preparation of the day ahead.
Our group enjoyed the gelato oposite, pastries from the shop downstairs, lunch at the Japanese restaurant, breakfast in Trastevere, and dinner around the table with lovely ingredients sourced from the local market.
Some of us were super active explorers, others took the time to write a couple more chapters of their book (to meet the upcoming editor's deadline!). All of it done in the calm, cool harbour of Kristien's fabulous home.
We're so glad we found it, and would be delighted to return again one day. Thank you so very much.
Our top learnings from Rome would be:
1) re-apply sunscreen,
2) pre-book/pre-download all audio-guides to places of interest,
3) comfy shoes every day of the week,
4) siesta's should be a legal requirement,
5) beat the crowds and getting up early to see the sites,
6) When in Rome ... (let the local customs be your lead)