As perspective I am a long term traveler and stayed here with my teenage daughter for one month. In general it’s an ok property, but in my opinion, not a great property.
Good:
The location is simply amazing. We walked to the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and all throughout Rome from this central location. The bridge to the fun and lively Trastevere neighborhood, across the Tiber, is literally out the front door. If you are planning to explore Rome on foot, like we did, this is a great location! We took the trains to other areas of Italy and multiple train stations are within an easy cab ride.
I like to cook. There is a grocery store and the Campo di Fiori market a few blocks away. Groceries are super convenient and another highlight of this property.
There are tons of coffee shops, restaurants, and gelato places minutes away.
The building and flat are classic Italian/Roman. There was a fun aspect to staying in a classical (older) building.
The hosts also did a great job of communicating arrival info, met us to check us in, and were quick to respond to questions.
Things to be aware of:
This property is older. It feels as such- loose tiles in the entryway, cabinet doors that don’t close quite right, and a general vibe that says “I’m unapologetically older”. One other review on the property talked about sensing a need to have the place aired out-windows opened to get rid of a musty smell. I agree. There are also little nuances that come with the age of the building- the power circuit breaker trips if the dishwasher and clothes washer are going at the same time. The windows are not insulated so they allow noise and hot weather to enter. The hot water is finicky. It’s classic and older and that is why the location is so great.
The internet only works in the living room and front bedroom. This was a pain, no doubt. There is multiple comments about this, and although I am far from an IT expert, a wifi booster in that bedroom would be a nominal cost. I am wondering why this isn’t fixed yet.
Some hosts clearly think through the furniture, décor and design elements to make their property great and make guests feel comfortable. Not so much here. Don’t get me wrong, it’s ok. There is a table, couch, beds. However, little things—the living room couch is totally uncomfortable which meant there was not really a place to hang out. The beds are uncomfortable and squeaky. There’s a mirror and a few pictures but very few designs or décor touches that tie the flat to the amazing city in which it sits. In short, it’s not well decorated and I didn’t find it particularly comfortable.
Air conditioning: As a two-bedroom property, be aware that one bedroom has no air conditioning. For our stay in August this alone was a major disappointment. If you need a cooler room to sleep, consider this when traveling during warmer months.
The front bedroom, as multiple reviewers have commented, is loud to traffic noise and partying. The bridge to Trastevere is out the front door. I’m not easily awakened so I didn’t mind, but the partying on the bridge continues until the wee hours of the morning. If you need quiet to sleep, avoid this bedroom.
So basically, guests have a choice- a louder room with air conditioning or a quieter room with no air conditioning.
Kitchen:
I was on an extended stay and tried cooking here. In short, there is a pretty minimal supply of cooking gear and what is there is not in the best condition. I travel with a knife/cooking utensil kit. Without that, I would have been pretty upset because the pans are in rough shape and the property lacks many basic cooking supplies. There is no microwave. There’s random stuff to cook with but no sense of cohesion.
Things I straight up didn’t like:
Cleanliness- When we arrive the place was not super clean. The tile floors tended to leave my feet dirty and I ended up washing my feet at night before climbing into bed. I mopped the floors myself a number of times which didn’t really help. I feel like the tiles need a deep scrubbing by a professional. The kitchen was not super clean either. The refrigerator had crumbs and stains in it and the walls in the kitchen are stained with other food items and are difficult to keep clean.
There are a lot of cabinets and closets in the property that contain random junk and aren’t particularly clean or well organized. The contact lining of the cabinets is coming off in many of them. All the closets and cabinets need a thorough cleaning and refresh. Yes. All of them- particularly the kitchen.
Lack of supplies—I dislike having to buy toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags a few days after arriving. I feel like hosts should have my back on that.
I feel like the posting, while mostly accurate, does a masterful job of using props to brighten up the place only to take them away after the photo shoot. The plants and greenery used to brighten up the place are not there. The picture in the living room above the fireplace doesn’t exist. The photos were clearly taken at the exact moment of the best lighting. The vibe in the pictures and the vibe in the actual space doesn’t jive for me. I found the property much more dark and musty then the pictures portray.
Bottom line:
Would I stay here again for a month? Absolutely not. If I was coming in for a long weekend or needed a place to sleep while hitting the tourist areas hard, and didn’t plan to cook or care about my sleep, I would stay here, but not in the summer.
I think for a nominal amount of time and money this place could be