Riccardo is a wonderful host, and the apartment is simply marvelous.
It’s incredibly central, and major tourist attractions like Trevi, Navona, Collosseum, Pantheon are all about 20-30 minute walk away, which if you take via del Corso, or del Babuino, also take you down a great window-shopping streets. The Spanish steps are even closer and Piazza del Popolo, which feature paintings by Caravaggio, the small Leonardo da Vinci museum (great for kids) and a taxi stand are two blocks away.
There are also about 4 gelateria within a 2 block radius, most notably Fata Morgana, literally three doors down. There’s a small grocer on the block for basics, and a carrefour express two blocks away, so stocking up is easy.
As everyone says, the most stunning feature is the terrace. It gives you absolutely breathtaking 360 degree views of Rome. It’s worth waking up early to catch sunrise and being home at sunset. We brought family living in Rome to have dinner on the terrace with us and they were stunned by the view too. It’s definitely something special.
The apartment features two great air conditioners, which were lifesavers as we stayed there during a heatwave, and a small but effective washing machine- which meant we could wash our lightest clothing and they’d dry in a few hours on the balcony. If you do come during a heatwave, definitely plan on waking up early to do sightseeing, go to indoor museums by noon, come home in the afternoon to a great place with AC to avoid the worst heat, and go out again in the evening.
The bathroom is small and clean, the shower is small and works well, the kitchen is also small, and well-appointed. The apartment has the look and feel of living like a local.
Riccardo adds small thoughtful touches around the apartment like Spumante, wine, fresh grapes and cherries and olive oil from his family’s farm, and disposable toothbrush and soap in the bathroom.
He was there to greet us when we arrived and helped us with the luggage up the stairs when we arrived, which is really welcome after a long flight. He has good tips on local eats, cafe etc. and called taxis for us. A very nice guy and super helpful.
Worth noting, the apt is on a charming street from late 1800s and the buildings are full of character- and of the period. The apt is on the top floor of an older building so expect 4 flights of narrow stairs. If you’re here to live like a local and for stunning views, it’s part of the experience.