Gorgeous Place; Lovely Hostess!
Gabrielle is an amazingly kind and responsive hostess. She attended to my every need! She answered questions continuously before I came and was there with a big smile to greet me once I came. Also, when I had mentioned there were a few things that the apartment was lacking in terms of the kitchen equipment, she came back right away with all of it--and more--in hand.
The apartment is absolutely GORGEOUS and furnished/ decorated with things that are not only aesthetically nice, but also very functional, which I needed very much since I was staying for a month before my wedding. The two bedrooms and two bathrooms are spacious and airy. There is a lot of closet space and hangers and storage space. The terrace is so nice, and gives the apartment an even bigger, more open feeling; the view is hard to beat! We stayed in August, and even then it was fresh and cool and comfortable between the breeze that flows through the apartment and the multiple air-conditioning units. Gabrielle should be commended for not only her interior decoration skills, but also her communication and kindness.
The interior of the apartment and its functionality are one of the best I've ever seen. The pros are too numerous to mention--the washing machine and air conditioners are top-notch and work super well. A few minor things to be aware of: The stove is induction. My fiance and I had a bit of a learning curve trying to figure out how it works because sometimes if you don't have contact with the burner, it goes into lock mode. Ask Gabrielle to show you when you arrive. The stove frustrated me more than once. Also, the apartment overall is very well-equipped. Which is why I found it odd that there were a few small things that seemed to be "missing" there, perhaps more relevant for me because I was staying for an extended period. The salt and pepper shakers were empty, and there was no dishwashing detergent, napkins, paper towels. Getting these things myself is no problem, but I can see how it would be frustrating if one was visiting for a short time and had no idea where to go to get these things; the stores are honestly a bit "out of the way" if you are coming as a tourist for a short sojourn--that said, a bit of walking and there is a Carrefour around. However, there was every cleaning supply imaginable. Also, the kitchen is very useable. When I mentioned some things to Gabrielle that maybe the kitchen could use, she provided them immediately, and also threw in some very nice extras to make the stay cozy.
The reason I did not rate the location with 5 stars is this: it is not suitable for people with any type of physical / walking disability. I did not know this before I came. I was with my mother of 75 years, and she has pain and muscle loss in her leg. When one goes on the site to rent the air BnB, there is a "dot" with quite a large radius and you're not sure exactly which street its on. I thought since there would be an elevator, we'd be fine. However, to get to the elevator from street level, you need to go down a portion of a very steep hill, then down some shallow steps. For my mother, this was painful and almost impossible. Parking. Parking on the street nearby is also easy to find.....but because its on a one-way street, you have to drive a bit up the curvy road, and then back down again; it takes 15 minutes to just get 2 minutes behind where you were to begin with. So having a car there is possible, but again....one needs to adapt. The overall location is very decent, however. I have lived in Rome for 5 years, and I do like the quiet, serene area its in. The terrace and view would not be possible if you were in the center of Rome. Please just be aware that I personally would not recommend staying here if one has problems walking, with stairs, or has any physical disability (i.e. as i said, my mother can't do steep inclines, and she cannot "squat" to get to the refrigerator that is on the floor level). Had I known the location, for my mother's sake and my own sanity, I would not have booked this. We soldiered through, and the stay was definitely worth it. It provided me with a peaceful stay before my wedding, which was much needed.
Its also close to Pamphilij park, which I personally love. Because I was swamped with my wedding preparations, I could not enjoy the proximity of having just a short jog there, and then toodling around there once I arrived.
So....as long as you are in shape....THIS PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL.