Green Sugar Home has all of the above and more!
The Apartment:
Huge compared to hotel rooms with all of the amenities of home. There is a washing machine, coffee maker (American and Italian), all the kitchen utensils needed including a wine opener, cable TV, iron, hair dryer, DVDs, books, some toys, extra pillows and blanket. The apartment is very clean, modern, and super comfy. We felt so relaxed here, as if we lived in Rome. My favorite was the shower and water pressure. We stayed in a few hotels in other areas of Italy before we came here and my hair was acting funky. A great shower made all the difference and I felt like me again!
The Area:
I'll just say that I was looking up how much apartments were for sale by the end of our stay. I LOVE this area of Rome. I've stayed in other sections of Rome throughout the years, but never this one. This area is less touristy where you are mixed with real Italians that live in the city. The stores, restaurants, and bars were endless and amazing. Everything is right there too. You didn't have to go far to get what you needed, including a 24 hour grocery story for those jet lag late nights where you just want a snack! We were about a 10 minute walk to St. Peter's Square, also a great area. Each night we took a walk to the square, had a gelato, and enjoyed the peace and quiet with a view of the beautiful Vatican at night. Basically...I want to live here now. I felt safe too. We didn't encounter anyone who wasn't overly nice and welcoming. In addition there are people monitoring the front entrance, so you knew there was no sketch entering the building.
The Host:
Cristina thought of everything. There are many suggestions and directions posted in the apartment, taking any questioning out of the equation for eating, traveling, history, and using amenities within the apartment. Cristina was easy to communicate with, always responding immediately and taking care of all our needs. She also saved me $300 on a rental car with her suggestion of ditching the rental and booking a driver for us to and from the Airport. The driving company was amazing and super high class. I travel frequently and had never had a host that was so hospitable, flexible, and looking out for our best interest.
All in all, I will be back to Rome in the future and I will definitely be booking Green Sugar again. If you want a relaxing vacation, in a great area, with a super responsive host...book Green Sugar!