This was our second time in this amazing apartment. Here's why we came back:
1. Location---the first thing I do when we travel to a new city is research which neighborhood best fits us. Trastevere is the best neighborhood in Roma. The vibe is very lively and the food and stores are among the best in the city. Located just by the Ponte Garibaldi and on the #8 tram line, getting about the city is easy be it by foot or public transit. This apartment is right in the heart of Trastevere.
2. Spacious---while this is listed as a studio it is only because there is no dividing wall between the bed and the rest of the apartment; although there is a dividing half-wall. The is a large apartment with two...yes, two...bathrooms; one with a shower and one with a bath/shower. Perfect for a couple. The kitchen/dining/living room area is more than sufficient and there is a large terrace with a motorized retractable awning.
3. Views---this is a penthouse with panoramic views of the city; spectacular.
4. Peaceful---because it is on the top of the building, it is removed from most noise.
5. Safety--we find Trastevere to be a totally safe neighborhood even on narrow back streets late at night and the building the apartment is in has a locked at all times heavy front door. Once within the building, there is a very heavy locked door to access the penthouse floor (one other apartment on that floor) as well as a double lock on the door to the apartment.
6. Hosts--Elisabetta and Daniela respond extremely quickly to text messages and are available by phone. One of them meets you at the apartment to let you in and explain about everything and then checks in on you to make sure all is well and continues to be available with any questions or needs. They're great.
7. Amenities---besides the two bathrooms, etc. the apartment is fully provisioned with all the cooking and dining equipment you need as well as cleaning supplies, olive oil, etc. There is also a dishwasher and a washing machine. Excellent wifi. This place lacks for nothing. (There's also a tv but we never turn it on when on vacation so can't speak to that).
CONCLUSION: We have stayed in airbnb's in seven countries over a period of seven years. This is hands down the best airbnb we ever stayed at and we have almost always stayed at excellent places.