I gave this place 5 stars because it is described accurately on the profile, but I think future guests should know that this is a very hostel-like experience. First, there will almost certainly be other guests in the house with you. This would have been a nonissue for me since I’m used to staying in houses and hostels with other guests. But this house (oddly) was *extremely loud* to navigate. You heard every door open, shut, and then lock. I don’t know how to describe why it was so loud, but trust me: it was loud and bothersome for me and my sister (and usually we’re not picky). The locks on the bathroom door need to be greased or something so that they slide more easily and quietly, but I don’t know what would make the doors shut more quietly (maybe if they fit the doorframe better?) But remember: the noise is okay since you’ll be traveling around Rome all day anyway rather than being inside (:
The next thing that was like a hostel was the shower. It was very small, but adequate. There was a soap dispenser attached to the wall like one you might find in a public restroom (with the soap quality to match, but it works). One of the two toilets can’t be used at night because it’s loud (surprise!) when flushed and it borders one of the guests’ rooms. No problem, since there is another toilet.
Location: the location is also okay. It’s advertised as being near the Borghese Gallery (which is a must-see indeed), but it is still a 12 minute walk. Spanish steps are also in walking distance 12 minutes away. There isn’t a huge food scene nearby the apartment, but there is a great places for pastries and coffee nearby in both directions, and the host recommends a pizza place that is around the corner. The apartment is a 6 minute walk to the Barberini metro stop or main bus hub and you have to take some stairs. Then transit on the metro into the center of the city is another few minutes (to get to the Colosseum from the apartment, for example, is about 18 minutes by metro with transfers, or 22 minutes by bus).
The bed: the bed was super comfortable! It would have been nice to have outlets closer to the bed for those of us who like to use our phones as they charge while in bed, but it’s okay.
Miscellaneous: it was nice to be able to leave our belongings until to 2pm in the front room, and the check-in process is great— so easy and convenient.