I had a wonderful stay at Ekaterina's place as I was looking for a flat outside the centre that would be peaceful and quiet.
PROS
- rooms are spacious and beds are large with nice pillows.
- rooms are dark and quiet
- Trastevere is a very unique neighbourhood in rome and walking to and from attractions allow you to discover parts of the city you wouldn't have otherwise.
- bathroom is very clean and the shower works great with seemingly an unlimited amount of hot water.
- central heating came in very handy on a few cold days so returning to the apartment on cold rainy days felt incredible.
-Valentina who checked me into the flat was incredible kind, sweet, and helpful. Its always nice to be greeted with a big smile and a friendly face.
- reading chair and stool in the master bedroom was terrific and so comfortable!
CONS
- no real common lounge / living room - there is a couch beside the front door and a small tv but its more of a tiny Doctor's waiting room or coat room than a living room so its not much to relax in or entertain guests.
- ikea mattresses - if you are only staying a couple days I'm sure this is fine, but after a week the mattress wreaked havoc on my back. I wish great hosts like Ekaterina would re-invest their profits into better bedding.
Overall I had a great experience in Ekaterina's place and it does look exactly like the photos. If you're looking for a clean, quiet, and peaceful stay in the Eternal City with a reliable kitchen and bathroom (which counts for a lot in my opinion!) this is a terrific option.