This is the first airbnb that I actually booked therefore as a first timer airbnb, it is fair to say my expectations are based on hotel accommodations and this isn't. This is a privately owned apartment and our stay was from a Friday afternoon to Monday morning.
Location:
You can't beat it. It is 200 meters or so from the collosseum, extra few meters from the Hop On Hop Off tour bus stop. You can actually take a picture of the Colosseum from your window if you lean a little bit. Love the big windows. Surrounded with awesome restaurants and public transportations are within walking distance. Taxi was a little expensive therefore walking is a great option. If you are willing to walk at least an hour, you will find most of the tourist spots that you can see in a Hop On Hop Off bus. A lot of amazing pictures you can take if you walk down the forum and around back. I am not a walker but we can't afford the 20 euros taxi each time so was thankful we walked. A lot of sceneries we took pictures of are found on the backroads while walking.
Places are surrounded with police so we felt safe. A lot of vendors trying to sell you stuff so just keep walking if you are not interested.
Cleanliness:
Superb! The place was spotless when we got there. We brought slippers to walk around in the apartment.
Amenities:
Basic amenities are provided. Bathrooms - Shampoo and body wash dispenser are attached to the shower wall. No space to put a soap if you are not a body wash person. I weigh 190lbs and my spouse is 105 and it was a challenge for us to move around the shower but everyone has preference. Hand soap dispenser attached by the sink. Toothbrush cup is provided if you need it. Bath towels, medium towels and hand towels are provided on a weekly basis (one for each person). I suggest you bring extra towels if you need them including wash cloths if you use them as the wash cloths in Europe are like hand towels with size, big! 4 Rolls of toilet papers are also provided for 4 days. Be careful using the towels - if you stain it, you will need to pay for it. My spouse has a habit of wiping her make up off using the towels, had to remind her a few times to make sure not to do so.
Bedrooms - The iron was amazing (lol)..definitely better than the one we have at home. Flat sheet on the bed (not fitted) so it can come off once in a while. Extra pillows are provided but no pillow case on it. We tucked it under the flat sheet so that was a no brainer. The cabinets are way too tall for us (Asians..Lol) and could not reach the hangers but luckily, there were a few at the bottom so we used that for our towels. Our clothes were left in our luggages. The bed was amazing but again, personal preference.
Kitchen- everything basic is provided. There is a glass bottled water in the fridge, Prosecco as well, complimentary. Pods coffee maker - you can buy the pods from Andrea or your own at the mini market. Toaster is also provided and ingredients if you prefer to cook (right bottom cabinet). We didn't. Dish soap and scrub is also provided. Bring your own paper towel if you use them but there is a hand towel provided hanging if needed.
LivingRoom - dining table in the middle of the living room (just like the picture on airbnb). Couch has a red cover which we didn't try to remove or use at all. Small tv which we didn't use (you can watch tv back home).
Communication - Andrea was amazing! Could not say enough about how hands on he was. We didn't meet him though. All communication were done through email.
Price - due to it's location, it is priced great!
Overall, it was an awesome stay. Just a heads up if you are an elderly, it will be a challenge. This is not a handicapped accessible place. We had 2 luggages that weighs 50lbs each, 2 pulleys - 22lbs each and 2 backpacks that weight 15lbs each and took us two trips up and down the elevator. Had a hard time pulling it up the 9 steps of stairs. Stairs pictures are shown in Andrea's listing to make sure you are aware.
Other than that, you can definitely tell everyone you know about this gem.
Thank you Andrea for your patience and being a warm host!