I visited Rome for a month during the Christmas holidays, and I was fortunate to be able to stay in Olivia's place the entire 30 days. It was a magical place! This is the best rental home I have ever had the pleasure to be in. The place is beautiful, and charming doesn't even begin to describe it. It has two bathrooms also! I didn't even realize that. The shower is awesome with great water pressure, the bed is super warm and comfortable, and it has like 6 pillows! The kitchen looks new and has high-end appliances, everything you would need to cook any dinner you would like. I just used the cooktop to heat water for my tea, and occasionally warmed up some leftover pizza, but it has everything. I ate most of my meals out.
It is in the Trastevere neighborhood. Please take my word when I tell you that, if you are going to visit the sites in Rome, this is THE most perfect location. When I arrived at the train station, and gave the address to the cab driver, he said "Oh Trastevere, you are so lucky to be able to stay there"
I walked to all the sites I visited. And, when I needed to quickly get to the Roma Termini station to catch an early train, there is a taxi stand that is just a few meters from your front door, just around the corner. It was so convenient. The area has so many restaurants, coffee bars, convenience stores that are just steps away I didn't have time to try them all. There is a grocery store that is less than a 5-minute walk, a bank nearby if you need cash even. The Tiber River is one street over from the apartment. That was great for me because I took my running shoes and was able to enjoy my morning run along the river. So peaceful. If I didn't feel like a long walk all the way across town, the Circus Maximus metro station is a short 10-minute walk at most, and the metro can get you anywhere from there.
Olivia was SO helpful and so quick to respond if I had any questions about my stay or even about the neighborhood or Rome itself. It was like corresponding with a friend. She was always checking in on me to make sure everything was going ok with my visit.
I can't wait to come back to Rome. I want to visit again when the weather is warmer, and I will 100% come back to Olivia's place for my next stay in Rome. My best rental experience ever!