This new property has the potential to be pretty good, if a number of issues (some major, some minor) are addressed by the host.

Its best feature is its location … it is very close to Campo de’ Fiori, and close to buses, the Vatican, Trastevere, Navona, Colosseum, etc, all very walkable. Restaurants and markets are everywhere nearby, and the ambiance is great.

The apartment is very quiet, as all windows face internal courtyards, and while that is good, it does mean that the views, light, and privacy are compromised. The renovation has been done with some care, yet it is always difficult to meet modern standards in an old historic building.

We liked the fast WiFi, and the TV (although one English-language channel would be nice). There is a comfortable double bed, with good pillows/bedding; the air conditioning was good, and there was a new dishwasher, plus washing machine, neither of which we used.

There is a very small kitchenette, and only basic food preparation is possible, even though there is a modern stovetop, microwave, and bar fridge. There is no oven. It’s okay for breakfast and heating up a meal bought at a market, or maybe cooking some pasta.

The apartment is not suitable for anyone with mobility or respiratory issues. Entry is via a main street door, metal security gate, then the apartment door; three keys are required. Note that the street door and metal gate cannot be opened from the apartment, so it requires walking down if the bell is rung, or better, both guests having keys.

We’ve provided feedback on issues we found. We can recommend the apartment on balance, so long as you check the following items:

(1) two sets of keys, (2) apartment is identified on the street intercom, (3) apartment door is made easier to open with key, (4) bathroom sliding door is repaired (off its track when we arrived), (5) bedroom door needs adjustment to close properly, (6) newer set of bath towels, (7) shower screen is adjusted (it doesn’t close properly), (8) two wine glasses and normal butter knives, (9) saucepan with a normal long handle, (10) electric kettle (or one compatible with the stove-top, current kettle did not work), (11) some better notes, and tourist information, for guests.

Outside of these issues, there is something nice and comfortable about the place, and we enjoyed our stay overall. Communication with Roberto was just adequate, and it’s an area that he could also look at improving.

For example, we found out from another resident that there is a button at the foot of the stairs that will open the metal security gate and street-front door. This allowed someone to leave the apartment without the keys, which was very convenient.

We were also not aware that there was an iron, ironing board, or clothes-drying rack in the apartment.

Some of these issues are minor, but with good attention to detail, the apartment could be a lot better experience for guests.