Massimo was by far one of the most flexible and communicative hosts I’ve been so lucky to stay with.
My partner and I experienced a few snafus in our travels, having never driven in Italy, experiencing traffic, dealing with difficult car rentals. Because of this, we had to push our check in time later and later. Massimo exhibited an incredible amount of patience and understanding as we ran late.
The apartment was absolutely stunning. The kind of place that makes you feel like you’re on a special vacation the moment you walk through the door. The theme of the apartment was so seamless and well thought out. For couples traveling, it was so nice to have the lofted space should someone need privacy. The apartment was full of a variety of books and maps. The high ceilings made it feel HUGE. And there were ceiling length curtains for ultimate privacy.
Massimo’s assistant, Tania, checked us in. She walked us through the apartment step by step, thoroughly going through everything from light switches to proper recycling all the way to laundry. Not that it was even necessary because there are cute, straightforward little notes all over the apartment with directions and assistance!! We were offered a fruit basket and sparkling water upon arrival. She even sat down with us and hand drew a map of the neighboring streets and how to make our way around.
If your main focus of your stay is to visit all the Vatican City has to offer, this is 100% the place for you. If you have many days in Rome and would like to be in a safe, beautiful, and quiet place, this is definitely for you. If you only have 1-2 days in Rome and are mostly hopeful of seeing the colosseum, Trevi, and like sights, I recommend for the sake of distance and time something more centrally located (or grab a moped!)
This was probably my favorite Airbnb of the 5 I stayed at during my two week trip to Italy.