We came to Italy for our Honeymoon and Maria’s apartment in Rome was our first stop. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros: Even though the apartment is older, it has an elevator that makes things quite easy instead of walking up the stairs. Maria gave clear directions on how to use the elevator and shut/lock the front door which can be tricky if you’re not shown. The place was very central to everything- the Metro, bus
stop, and Vatican City are all within a 5 min walk. All other major attractions (Trevi Fountain, Traverstere neighborhood, Piazza Navona, Pantheon etc.) are all a 20-25 min walk. The apartment was also very clean and Maria gave us her personal suggestions for restaurants and provided coffee pods for espresso which we appreciated. The place can be loud at night from the nearby restaurants but we just closed the windows and it shut out the noise.
Cons: The bathroom was incredibly small, and the shower even smaller. You cannot stretch out your arms very much, but the water was hot so that’s a plus! I know small bathrooms are typical in Europe but just a heads up to those who are accustomed to a “regular” sized bathroom in the USA. The only other con was the bed. I have a tempur-pedic bed at home and this bed was like lying on a hard rock. If you are used to a hard and firm mattress then it should not be a problem.
Overall, Maria was very hospitable and very communicative which we appreciated! Thank you Maria!