We loved this apartment and would choose to stay there again without hesitation. After fourteen days there, it was as hard to leave the apartment as it was to leave Rome itself. It is very spacious with a very comfortable living room - and it had great and reliable wifi.
Location: It is centrally located in the Vecchia Roma historic center, which puts it within easy walking distance of dozens of sites of historic, cultural, and artistic interest - and hundreds of restaurants. It is a three minute walk from Campo de’Fiori (with its very large farmers market and adjacent butchers and seafood stores), one minute’s walk from a small grocery store, a four-minute walk to a larger grocery store. It is a five-minute walk from the cabstand at Largo di Torre Argentina which puts all of Rome within easy reach.
Host: Our host, Salvatore, was kind, friendly, and very responsive to questions before and during our visit. He gave us lots of advice on local resources. He also kindly arranged for drivers to and from the airport.
Apartment: The apartment was clean and orderly. It is on the first floor (American second floor). The high-ceilinged living room is comfortably and attractively furnished. Its tall bright windows overlook a small piazza that is lively but not noisy. The two main bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and windows on a quiet internal courtyard. The second and third bedrooms are on a mezzanine (one flight of stairs up). All have ample bedroom closet storage. The beds were nice and firm, with good linens.
Kitchen: For serious recreational cooks (which we are), the apartment’s proximity to the Campo de’Fiori farmers market is ideal. The kitchen is well equipped with more than the basics. We roasted whole fish and vegetables, made saltimbocca alla Romana, and several iconic Roman pasta dishes. The refrigerator is larger than we have had in any urban apartment we’ve rented. The magnetic induction stove makes cooking quick and easy. The interior window that connects to the living area is ideal for chatting with those in the living/dining room.
Other: The early-evening bells at the neighboring churches added great charm and atmosphere.