Thanks to Marco and Angela for hosting us in their beautiful home which we found beautiful and overall a nice place to stay.
Marco was great to communicate with. Very easy and quick responses and very accommodating.
Pros:
-the space itself is amazing. Unique and full of character. You can see how much the two of them have put into the place and run it very smoothly as a holiday home. So much work has been put into renovating the apartment and Marco has put a lot of effort into his maps and tips for your trip to Rome.
-the place is very clean nothing concerning for us
-air conditioning is great which obviously is important for Rome
-bathroom and shower very clean and shower is great
-Marco has clearly put a lot of time into making the place very accommodating for his guests. He provides lots of maps and tips for you including itineraries of walks and first hand restaurant suggestions. All very impressive.
Cons
-when we arrived late at night the apartment is at the dead end of an alley. It was kind of sketchy looking but Marco greeted us there and welcomed us in. We avoided walking back late at night if possible and sometimes took cabs back for this reason. There is a stall market beside the apartment which is used in the daytime but at night it’s deserted and could be home to anyone. Additionally, as Marco pointed out, there is someone living on the dead end road in a camper van. Seems to keep to himself but still a little intimidating especially if you’re coming back late at night.
-the smell of the apartment is musty and old but really that’s to be expected and a small price to pay to be able to stay in such a place
-the apartment is directly off of the hallway and it is loud in the mornings. Someone wrote that the place is soundproof but it really isn’t. In the morning when people are going to work you hear them talking and walking up and down and dragging garbage out etc. Varies day to day of course but expect it between 7-8am. Luckily the theatre next door is currently closed for summer and due to restart in sept but I’d imagine it’d be pretty loud with that next door.
All in all a great place to stay and we are pleased with our visit. Thank you Marco and Angela for a great stay!