From start to finish, Davide was the welcoming face of Rome during our four-night trip. Before greeting us at check-in, he had asked how we planned to get from the airport to the apartment. Since we would be taking public transit, he gave us advice on what bus to take once we reached Termini. Throughout our trip, this was important because there are several bus lines that run near the apartment, and we used them all!
When we arrived (later than expected), he graciously checked us in, documented our passport information, and gave us a tour of the apartment, including the cartons of orange juice and milk in the fridge. The kitchen was well-stocked with espresso and utensils to make basic meals, but we mostly dined out while we were there.
Speaking of dining out, Davide had a binder full of suggestions, one of which turned out to become our favorite restaurant -- we ate there three of four nights! Mangia Fuoco. Thanks for emphasizing how much we should eat in the area, not the restaurants near landmarks that cater to tourists. What a difference! The atmosphere of the neighborhood is friendly and chill, with a few late-night restaurants and bars. Try the pizza from the place with the neon pink sign -- you won’t regret it!
As for the apartment itself, we were more than satisfied with the wifi strength, bed comfort, shower (and built-in body wash!), and overall space. In fact, on a couple of mornings, we were a little too comfortable and spent more time resting in the apartment than exploring Roma. Everything was spartan clean, yet the place has a home feel to it, with photos of Roma (including a collage with a personal touch) as well as quintessential images of the Eternal City. We were lucky to have the umbrellas at the entrance, as it intermittently rained for half of our trip.
Overall, we found Davide to be a consummate host who impressed us with his knowledge of the city and his polite demeanor. If we ever get the chance to return to Rome, I know we would stay in this apartment again. We cannot thank him enough for all that he provided for us. Grazie mille!