The apartment (and it’s host) is highly recommended! We stayed in Ludovica’s apartment for three weeks, two adults and two children at the age of one and three, and had a wonderful time. Ludovica and her mother met us in the apartment when we arrived from the airport, and made us feel very welcome in Rome.

The apartment in itself is spacious and modern, and could easily accomodate the four of us. The kitchen is equipped well enough to cook your own dinner and lunch, we did every day for three weeks, and has a washing machine, vital for a family like ours. The bedroom is cool and comfortable. Ludovica supplied us with a children’s chair and bed which made life easier for both kids and parents. In the living room there were lots of toys and books for kids that was greatly appreciated by the younger ones, especially since we stayed for such a long period.

The garden is big and beatiful with a lemon tree and other plants. It is a terrific place if you travel with kids, as it’s also cooler than the streets when the temperature is high, as it was when we visited (25 degrees plus). As you can imagine with a garden there are also some small inhabitants like ants and mosquitos, but with the help of Ludovica these can be held under control if they get too pesky.

The apartment is located 100 metres from the Piazza di Re di Roma, which has both a playground and a metro station. It is a busy area with lots of traffic, but also some charming streets with cafès and small shops. The apartment and garden is located in the middle of a building complex, so you will hear very little of the noise from the street. We walked to the Centro Storico a couple of times, it takes between 35 and 45 minutes, but is manageable. The metro is a great way to get around, even with strollers when you locate the elevators, and there are also buses that take you to all parts of Rome passing by outside your front door. The area lack the tourist frenzy of central Rome, which for us is a good thing, but is still a lively area with lots of shops and two supermarkets within two minutes of walking. The playground on the piazza is a big plus for those travelling with kids.

Ludovica herself was kindness personified, and very attentive to our needs. She was helpful in the process of planning our trip, and gave swift and constructive answers when questions arose. She even helped us carry our suitcases to the metro when we left. As mentioned above we had a small problem with ants entering the apartment, but when we contacted Ludovica she solved the problem within the day. All in all she was the perfect host for our trip to Rome.