Fabia and her sweet son, very kindly waited for a few hours to check us in as our flight was very delayed. She was very welcoming and we felt immediately at home. Fabia checked in with us through email while we were there which we appreciated- she is a true pro.
Her Mother's apartment is a very special place, from the art on the walls to the books lining the shelves. It had everything we needed for cooking, the kitchen is small but perfect. Our two kids (8 & 6) slept really well, we were not disturbed by the restaurant a bit further down the lane. It really is a peaceful haven, yet you can pop around the corner and feel a part of this wonderful district.
We were able to walk everywhere, we only used the tram a few times. Our two kids loved exploring- their favourite sites were the Colleseum and especially the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano which really captured their imagination. We also went one morning to the beach at Santa Marinella and swam in the sea and built sand castles- amazing to to be able to do this in late October! We didn't make it to Ostia this time but am sure we will be back.
We loved picking up picnic supplies from La Renella Forno- really good pizza al taglio which kept us going on our treks around the city. On Vicolo del Cinque, literally around the corner there is a very nice bar/cafe which had amazing pastries and good coffee for the morning. Roscioli cafe and the deli on the same stretch on Via dei Giubbonari over the river were also great to pick up special treats.
We would love to come back one day and stay again.
Thanks Fabia.