We had a great time at Carlo’s place in Rome past week! This is a beautiful apartment in Monti which is conveniently located close to sights like Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. Carlo helped to arrange a taxi from and to the airport - the service was very reliable and we paid 50 euros each way.
The check-in was smooth (I communicated via Airbnb app), and we found the place meticulously clean and fully equipped in the kitchen. There were plenty of clean linens and towels and closet spaces. We were impressed with the host’s thoughtful details - there were freshly cut flowers in various rooms which provided subtle fragrance throughout our stay. Also the refrigerator was already stocked with milk, butter, and water making us feel more welcomed.
The apartment is beautifully decorated with interesting books and artifacts from the formerly physicist owner. We had an exclusive table on the rooftop terrace, which is full of beautiful and healthy plants. We loved having drinks there in the evening hours.
One detail we were not aware of is that Rome has restrictions around when you can use heating and air conditioning. Our visit was during the first and second week of May, and we were not allowed to turn on heater even though it got pretty chilly at night during our stay. After the first night, I messaged Carlo about this, and Henrietta brought extra comforters and a blanket for us to use. The comforters were brand new and made me think they went through the trouble of purchasing a new set for us. It was greatly appreciated, and we were able to sleep comfortably rest of the stay. Thank you for everything Carlo!