I would definitely recommend this place to friends considering Rome- Valerio’s place was amazing! It was such a great value for money and gave us everything that we needed! It was also very close to the Vatican and we had a great view walking towards it every morning.
Valerio was an excellent host and was very quick to respond to our messages (usually within the hour) with help regarding the electricity. He was kind and helped us to his full ability.
The only issues we had were the electricity going out once (which Valerio helped us fix very quickly) and the washing machine. There is not a drier in the apartment but there is a clothing rack- we unfortunately did wash too late so we ended up going home with wet clothes, but that was our mistake! Make sure to do wash two to three days before leaving if you want the clothes to be fully dry. He was also kind enough to provide us with a little gift basket which was very helpful! It was also great to have AC in the house, as well as a ceiling fan- so we were never too hot. It is also about 15 minutes away from St Pietro station which is helpful if you’re looking to take the train to or from the airport. Trains come often and they are almost always on schedule.
The beds in Valerio’s place were also very sufficient. We had three guests and the sofa bed was already made up for us when we got there, which was very helpful. They were comfortable to sleep on, but the main bed was missing a comforter or blanket. There were spares but when we went to take them out, they had hair on them and did not seem clean, so we decided to skip using them. Nonetheless, the sheet on the bed sufficed for us because the weather was very warm.
The kitchen/dining space was great. There were cups and dishes that worked just fine for us, and the more extensive range of culinary utensils (like the knife block) allowed us to make food and cook proper meals, which is something that was quite important to us when we booked the place!
If you’re looking for a nice place that is accommodating and has everything you need, with a short walk to tour buses and sights, I would most certainly recommend Valerio’s place. It was an affordable, comfortable stay with a very gracious host and very accessible, helpful amenities. Would highly recommend staying here!