If you want a romantic getaway from all the hustle and bustle, but still want to feel the heartbeat of Roma, look no further. Our stay at Skyloft was a dream thanks to Francesca and her son Pietro.
Francesca is a successful artist and when you walk into her place, it shows. Her home is stylish and full of personality. She has her own art creations integrated throughout the space. You can also purchase artwork by her if you’re interested – just ask her about it!
The penthouse is stocked with all the comforts you need, and then some! You don’t have to worry about feeling like you will run out of the essentials.
Her kitchen is beautiful, and she has some wine fridges in the penthouse too - you can purchase your beverage of choice without leaving (and you really won’t want to leave this home). The bedroom is gorgeous and inviting, complimented with the most modern ensuite bathroom.
The whole space is equipped with smart lighting, speakers and more – you can set it to your liking. This spot is truly an incredible vibe!
If you think the inside of the penthouse is stunning, it doesn’t stop there. There are is a multilevel terrace : The lower level is cozy, and the upper level part of the terrace has BREATHTAKING views of Rome. The upper terrace is sprawling – so spacious, and it’s all yours, private, and yet with the most picturesque views of Rome. Go up there during golden hour, it is stunning.
Unlike so many other Airbnbs, Francesca literally encouraged us to play our music loud and not worry about noise during our stay because it was more separate from other units/floors. She is such a fun-loving host and really wants to make you feel at home and at complete ease to be yourself!
Francesca also offers to cook for you if you want a romantic night in. She has a second kitchen, fully stocked, and yes, equally stylish – on her terrace! I kid you not, you will not feel like leaving the home during your stay here. For dinner, Francesca worked with us to plan a menu – she makes sure that she not only accounts for any dietary restrictions, but that she is planning out a meal that aligns with your preferences and that you are excited about. She did the groceries the day of the dinner and then cooked up a storm for us in the terrace kitchen, while we enjoyed the most romantic evening taking in the views. She plays music of your choice or will throw together her own choices if you leave her to it, including some lovely Italian songs. She sets up lighting on the terrace beautifully too, quite the ambience (true artist in every sense). She made us so much food that we had more left over for the next day.
There was a moment at the start of the night – while Francesca was cooking these hornets went berserk on the terrace which scared my husband and I to the point of going inside. We had no problem with moving the dinner indoors but Francesca was not having it. She did everything in her power to lure them away (with a plate of honey, etc.) and insisted that we go back up and enjoy the night the way we all intended. And with sheer force of will, she made it happen! Her son Pietro was also notified immediately, and they both arranged for exterminators to go to the terrace the next day. They ended up finding out that there was a nest at a neighbor’s place, which explained things since this typically doesn’t happen. Francesca and Pietro were so apologetic and took matters into their own hands despite this understandably not being their fault at all. It did not even ruin our night as Francesca really worked hard so we could all be comfortable and at ease on the terrace again. They even discounted the dinner experience for us despite us refusing countless times.
Francesca and her son Pietro are absolute gems. Francesca does everything with grace and a smile, and Pietro is super helpful. Pietro also speaks excellent English – between the two of them, you can tell they are always working seamlessly in the background to make sure that your stay is an excellent one. Francesca and Pietro are amazing hosts and human beings and Skyloft is magical. We look forward to staying in touch and recommending this to all our friends planning a trip to Rome. Thank you for being such thoughtful, caring hosts!