I had a lovely week’s stay in this apartment. I have a hard time reconciling my experience here with the negative experience of “Liz” below. None of the things she complains about was true of my stay. There is no problem with light in the bedroom (one simply closes the shutters); the place was spotlessly clean; the bed was comfortable and the sheets were a nice cotton; the shower worked fine. As for taking out the trash, I think Liz simply didn’t understand the rather complicated trash pickup schedule in Rome. I found the caretaker, Silvana, to be helpful, responsive, and kind. If there is one thing that might make one apprehensive about staying here, it is the rather dingy entry way in the building. But it reminded my of many similar ones in older buildings in New York that lead into lovely spaces.
In all, I found Maria’s apartment to be pleasant, very nicely equipped (especially the kitchen), comfortable, spacious, nicely located in a very lively part of town, and convenient to public transportation, if you prefer a bus or tram to walking. I will certainly try to book here the next time I come to Rome. The apartment had been suggested to me by friends who live part of the year in Italy. They stay here as well when they come to Rome. I can see why.