Anna’s place was the perfect place to stay when my husband and I came to Rome in late spring for one month to test post-covid exploration of Italy.
First of all, the apartment itself has most of the amenities you’ll need to feel as though you are really going “home” after a long and tiring day of sightseeing. The bedroom was comfortable and had ample storage. The bathroom was compact but clean and modern. In the living area, there’s a very large comfortable lounging sofa from where you can watch TV. The kitchen is compact but functional- you can cook with a 4-burner stove and an oven. Pots and pans are provided. All the equipment you need to cook and eat, and of course the moka coffee maker is there. There’s a dishwasher, and a small fridge. The water is potable - and we went green by simply refilling our water bottles from the tap the whole time we were there. There’s a nice and easy to use washing machine, and a folding drying rack where clothes dry very quickly. Air conditioning in the living area and bedroom was a huge life-saver as the summer heat began to intensify in the city. The apartment is very well and stylishly lighted. The main thing to keep in mind is that some of the electrical appliances cannot be used simultaneously, so you have to plan your day to make sure you turn on the dishwasher or the laundry as you turn off the air conditioning when stepping out for the day’s adventures.
Next is the location. It is not in the touristy area of Rome - so there are no crowds. It gives you a good insight into what a regular Roman neighborhood looks like. It is just across from Testaccio Market - open from 7am-3pm - where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and breakfast or lunch. There is a Tigota near the market where you can buy dry goods such as toilet paper, tissues, soaps, toothpaste, lotions etc. Coffee shops and restaurants are very close walking distance - and they're the ones the locals (not many tourists) go to! Rome’s attractions are easily accessible by bus. There’s a bus stop just outside the condo gates and across the Testaccio market. Don’t forget to buy the Atac transportation tickets for the duration of your stay and use Google maps to plan your commute from the Franklin or the Manuzio stops.
Lastly, Anna herself is a very good and gracious host and welcomed us to her apartment on our arrival. She showed us what we needed to know. She was always available by text or phone when we had questions and needed her advice. A truly 5-star host!