Overall, we had a great time staying at this apartment. It was definitely bigger than the 2 of us needed, but that was an added bonus. Here are a few pros and cons:
PROS:
-Location in Trestevere was great! Walkable to every part of the city (if you’re walkers, like us!) and quiet enough to not feel like we were in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the typical party town that this area can be. We honestly didn’t hear any outside noise, other than neighbors leaving in the am.
-big space overall: massive living, dining and bedroom space.
-thoughtful and unique decor
-extensive welcome and guide for learning the ins and outs of the apartment and area. They have an entire notebook!
-Air Conditioning - and strong, at that!
-Maurizio and Fabio were excellent communicators. They booked our transport out to the airport, and also allowed us to have a later check out and hold our bags until we left!
CONS:
-Bathroom is the smallest area in the apartment. There is very little counter space for someone who brings lots of toiletries (like me!) and the shower itself was not the best (water didn’t get very hot, and shower head is super high up and has a small stream). Overall, not the biggest deal breaker for most people who spend such little time here.
-Bed is not comfortable. You can feel the metal coils/springs when you lay on it, and makes squeaky noise anytime you or your partner moves! Again, not a total deal breaker, but if you’re sensitive, you may want to consider it.
When you think about your time in a new city, you spend a lot of time outside of the apartment. Thus, the major benefit of this place is most definitely the location. It was a major plus! The good thing is that the cons mentioned are all things the host can improve upon overtime!