The perfect romantic (or totally platonic but still really cool) apartment for two! We stayed for four nights and the short of it is, the terrace is amazing, the apartment is lovely and comfortable (and air conditioned, huge plus), and it’s really well located.
First, the reason you’re probably here: the terrace. Yes, it is as good as it looks. You have the entire terrace as pictured completely to yourself, and the two lounge chairs were perfect for an afternoon/evening nap or for reading, under the awning. You have a great view of a few monuments, and it had a nice view as well. One thing to note is that there are other sections of the rooftop, so this terrace is not 100% private, but the section is behind a locked gate and all to yourself, so it still felt really private.
The apartment itself is nice. It’s not huge, but had more than enough space for two people and luggage. The bed was really comfortable, and the AC worked miraculously. There’s a mini fridge for leftovers, or rosé, or breakfast that you can enjoy on the terrace the next morning. The bathroom is nothing special, but more than spacious and everything worked well. It’s on the sixth floor (i believe it’s the sixth... somewhere around there) but there is an elevator. The elevator is pretty small and slow, could only fit two people (and luggage), but it worked well and was always reliable.
As for location, we couldn’t have asked for better. It was just outside the craziness of the super touristy spots, but within a short walk to the best spots. Five minutes walking from the pantheon, lots of good food and gelato nearby, and even within walking distance from some of the farther spots if you’re adventurous - about 30 minutes from Vatican City at a brisk pace.
And finally, Federico was a great host. He answered all our questions very quickly, booked us a private car back to the airport for 50 euros that was waiting for us at 5:30 am, and made check in a breeze. He had someone waiting for us to let us in the locked front door and show us everything. There was an additional fee once I arrived for a city tax - I was surprised at first, but it’s not much and it seems to be standard in Rome.
Suffice to say, you will not regret a visit here. Plenty to do, but staying at the terrace or the apartment for a nap is just as fun.