Gianluca was the best host we met in Airbnb. He is friendly, resourceful, easy to reach and such a nice person. His apartment is modern and well furnished just steps away from the Vatican, bus stop, great restaurants, bakeries, 24 hr super market, taxi stop and cafes. But the icing on the cake is Gianluca's hospitality
He messaged me few days before to make sure I knew the address, sent me the Google location and followed up with me in the morning to make sure I was all set to reach the place.
The parking at the apartment was blocked due to construction activity. He found an alternate secure parking spot for us nearby and walked us to spot while giving us an overview of the entire neighborhood and introducing us to his friends who passed by. What a nice welcome to a new place. We requested for a high chair which he sourced from one of his many friends in the neighborhood and also managed to find us a weighing scale from a neighbour.
Apartment is spectacular. Air conditioning, TV, Dishwasher, washing machine, well stocked kitchen. He has it all. There is a lift. It is a bit small and old fashioned but it works well and does the job. We had freshly baked bread and biscotti every morning from the bakery close by that Gianluca showed us. Perks of staying in a residential area.
You will be in front of St Peters Basilica within 10mins walk down a straight lane that's right in front of the apartment. Perfect for making a early morning/late evening trip to the Vatican.
I highly recommend this place and wouldn't think twice of I have to stay in Rome again.