My mom and I had an amazing stay at Marina's apartment in Trastevere. Even though our flight arrived late, she stayed late to greet us and arranged the car service that picked us up. She gave me a walk through of her spotless apartment and all the amenities before leaving us to kick our jetlag.
The apartment is just as described and pictured. If anything, it's even better in person! It has high ceilings and lots of natural light. And given pink and green are my favorite colors, I loved the decor. :)
My mom slept in the bedroom- it's easy to keep that room very dark and quiet, which made it very restful. Also, there are wall unit air conditioners in both rooms, which kept us very cool and comfortable. I slept on the pullout couch bed and found it just as if not more comfortable as any hotel bed I've had in Europe. Marina provides nice sheets and fluffy towels for use during the week. We also took advantage of the washer to do some laundry.
The bathroom was super sleek and modern with a nice sized standing shower with a rain shower head as well as a removable shower sprayer. Great water pressure and consistent hot water.
The neighborhood couldn't be more ideal if you're looking to get away from the craziness of tourist Roma. We walked everywhere in the city and then retreated home across the Tiber for the intimate feel of Marina's neighborhood. The apartment is tucked on a small street just a minute from Viale Trastevere, a taxi stand, and the metro. It's also on the side of the neighborhood that's away from the universities, so it was much quieter than other parts of Trastevere.
Please go and stay at Marina's suite. I wish we were still there! And eat at Sciapo and Da Enzo just around the corner. Still dreaming of the food!