This space has the potential to be a top-notch Airbnb, with some minor changes. As an Airbnb Superhost myself and having stayed in this apartment for 30 days, I feel qualified to speak to the great advantages of this space and a few areas for improvement.
Pros
-Maria Luisa was INCREDIBLY accommodating when our travel plans had to keep shifting due to visa delays, including allowing us to check in early in the morning before work!
-Very responsive host-- always answered within an hour or two, and even brought items we requested within a few hours!
-The mattresses and pillows are VERY comfortable
-The bunk beds were beloved by our son and his favorite thing about the apartment
-Excellent appliances- AC units in bedroom & living room, washing machine, toaster oven, Nespresso machine, and dishwasher are all new
-Nice apartment building with 2 elevators, secure entrance, street views and balconies on both sides
-Great water pressure and water heater
-Good wifi, no problems streaming
-Plenty of dining ware (cups, plates, bowls, flatware, etc.)
-Plenty of storage space for hanging clothes and extra luggage
-Easy walk to great Roman pizza at Gege's, a tobacco shop for bus tickets, and several cafes
-Less than 10 minute walk to CONAD supermarket
-Directly located across from the Flaminia bus stop and next to the Vigna Clara train station (opening soon)!!!
-Excellent value
-Quiet, residential neighborhood
Cons
-Apartment floors were not clean when we checked-in; the host did eventually remedy this
-Some dilapidated antique furniture and several floorboards popping up
-Kitchen is not well stocked if you are planning to cook, only salt and sugar were provided and there are only a few cooking utensils
The space would benefit from:
-A pair of scissors in the kitchen
-Outdoor patio table
-Electric broom/stick vacuum
-Tightening of the leaking shower head
-Trimming bottom of bathroom door so it closes without dragging on the floor
With a bit more attention to cleaning the apartment and adding some items for the convenience of the guest, this Airbnb has the potential to be a 5-star stay.