Our journey to Rome was difficult due to one of the many train strikes in Italy.

Our Airbnb experience with Francesca made up for any travel discomfort we experienced along the way.

Francesca's communication was easy, prompt and so helpful, and even though we couldn't meet personally, she had arranged for Filipe to meet us at the flat, and explain everything. We were all so grateful for the elevator to the third floor, after just visiting Vernazza where there are thousands of stone stairs!

Since Rome was our last stop on a month long European trip that started in Norway, and had us using Airbnb for accommodations in London, Paris and Vernazza, we had some experience with other hosts and their offerings.

If I could give Francesca and this Airbnb listing 10 stars, I most certainly would!

The location was perfect to walk to everything we had on our "must see" list: The Vatican, The Colosseum, The Pantheon, The Trevi Fountain, and the most excellent restaurant recommendation from Francesca in the Trastevere neighborhood.

The flat was clean, well stocked with essentials, and the view of the ruins right outside the balcony was absolutely stunning - the cat sanctuary was pretty cute, too!

When my 14 year old son was done with the heat and crowds, he felt safe staying in the flat by himself while the rest of the family explored the city.

I have no constructive feedback for this listing, and would recommend it without reservation. If you can book it, BOOK IT!

You will not be disappointed!

Thank you Francesca for your kindness, help, and for allowing my family and I to stay in your wonderful flat for our visit to Rome. Your arrangement of a van to take us to the airport at 3:30am made our departure from The Eternal City bearable.

I absolutely felt at home in Rome, and I most certainly will return.