The location was great and meant that overall we had a very nice stay. For a short stay when you are out sightseeing, this is of course what really counts.
However, I think the images are a little misleading and the place is quite basic and feels tired. In places it felt like doing an exchange with a student, with very basic bedding used and items stuffed in the cupboards. For example it was impossible to get the ironing board out from the cupboard without buckets and mops and lots of other items falling out first, as if the host was not expecting guests. The ironing board cover was burnt through, and although it felt authentic for sure, it was a little too rustic if you want it to feel very comfortable. The building the apartment is housed in is very authentic, and old, but lovely and exactly what we would expect. But the apartment itself was a little rough around the edges.
The apartment is also so close to the apartment next door that you can hear every word, cough and sneeze made. It felt like being in the same apartment when those guests were there. But, it’s minor if you’re barely there. Apart from that, it was beautifully quiet even until 11am on Sunday morning with no noise from outside, and the usual noise outside on Monday which was no problem.
Paolo as a host was fantastic and very responsive, and he let us keep our luggage in the room on the last day while we did a tour before heading to an airport, which really helped us out. And the location speaks for itself and made our mini break easy and therefore more enjoyable. We walked to every site, even the Vatican, and the only time we used any transport was to and from the airport. So you can’t go wrong staying here if you are looking to stay somewhere clean, authentic and easy. The minor finishing touches would have just made it feel that bit more special and welcoming.