Pros:
- Very central location for main tourist spots (Colosseum, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, etc.)
- Relatively large space. Although one bedroom, set-up can easily accommodate two couples
Cons:
- Trust: After we shortened our reservation by one day due to a flight change (from 8 days to 7 days) , the host told us that our reservation had been cancelled by Airbnb--resulting in another guest booking--and she tried to get us to book a different apartment. I contacted Airbnb directly, and they confirmed reservation had NOT been cancelled. This weakened our trust in the host.
- Quality: Based on the price (1,750 euros for a 7-night stay) and the Airbnb "Plus" category, we expected a far more elegant apartment. Additionally, several things were broken (e.g., a bedside lamp, which had been stowed in the closet; the seat of the one of the dining chairs; the electric kettle, which was replaced after we mentioned it), the general quality of the amenities was low (e.g., we ended up buying our own soap and shampoo), and we found a covering of dust and small pebbles each morning on the sleep-sofa, apparently fallen from the ceiling above. (I can't imagine what happens when the sofa is used as a bed.) For us, the high price set high expectations. The property felt in no way like an Airbnb "Plus".
- Responsiveness: The WiFi suddenly stopped working on the 5th night of our stay. I notified the fellow who checked us in at 9:00am the next morning, but no one came to investigate until late that afternoon, and there was no solution until late in the afternoon of the following day. And even then the solution was only a stop-gap measure.