Don't think: just book it now!

(Note: Originally booked at Il Soffio, we switched before arrival and actually stayed at Paola's other listing, La Terrazza Pamphili.)

I can't say enough about Paolo or the Terrazza Pamphili. Our stay was fantastic! Paola is nothing short of amazing, providing generous hospitality. She and her husband Michele kindly met us at Stazione Trastevere and transported us and our many bags to the apartment, storing them there until check-in time. After inviting us to her own apartment and giving us caffe, she gave us tips for the neighborhood She even completed the required check-in with the local police, something hotels typically do for you but not something I expected with an Airbnb stay. She also checked in with us periodically throughout our stay to make sure we didn't need anything. Plus, at the end of our stay, she arranged for the very early-morning taxi we needed to the airport.

The apartment itself is perfection: roomier than the photos appear, and the view is STUNNING. Despite the late-June Roman heat, the apartment was comfortable and breezy, such that we never had to use the air conditioning. Relaxing on the Terrace was a great way to recover from the long flight, too.

The location was also perfect for us. Monteverde Vecchio is a quiet, comfortable, residential neighborhood, providing a respite from the tourist masses in central Rome; however, central Rome and Trastevere are easily accessible using the bus system.

Take note Centristi: the Terrazza's location is just one block up Algardi from the Centro (ICCS: Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies); I HIGHLY recommend it for former Centristi or parents/friends visiting current students.

Five stars does not seem like enough.

My sister and I will cherish our memories from our stay at La Terrazza, and we hope to return soon!