Gabriella's place is a truly wonderful apartment for a large family and allows easy access to all of Rome's major sites and visit points. Monti is a quiet area that is within walking distance to the Coliseum and other areas.
There are many, many great restaurant choices, top gelato spots, supermarkets and metro locations within easy walking distance of the apartment.
The apartment itself is great for a larger family and we had plenty of room to relax and rest in the apartment after a long day seeing the sites. It is also very quiet at night and we never heard anything from the streets outside.
There are some nice touches in the apartment, including many wonderful history, art, guide books and other books of interest about Italy, Rome and other Italian cities to keep the family and kids interested. There are card games and board games available. Internet access was easy, fast and available throughout the apartment. The two large bathrooms afforded plenty of space for all 8 of us to use easily during our visit. The large kitchen and dining area was ideal for our large family to sit and have breakfast/coffee together before a day out seeing the sites.
Gabriella is wonderful host and is very easy to contact and responded very quickly. She was eager to assist us to have a great time in Rome and helped us with our transportation needs to the apartment and to the airport.
There is a very detailed book filled with tips and information about Rome and the Monti area - make sure you read through it as the information is invaluable in getting around and finding what you need. From restaurants, metro stations and nearby supermarkets. It saves a lot of time Googling the info online or is handy as a quick cross reference.
Check-in instructions were very clear, detailed and easy to follow to get access to the apartment and check out was easy also.
If we visit Rome again, we would definitely want to stay with Gabriella. We have great memories of Rome and cannot wait to return.
Thank you. A.McD.