This place is wonderful! This is our first time in Rome (from Chicago), and we had a great introduction to the city by staying in this great location in the Monti neighborhood. This high-ceilinged, cozy, queen-sized bedroom with a bath and small terrace, was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our first couple nights in Italy. This is a separate part of a private apartment, and there is another room across the hall similar to the one we rented. The two airbnb rooms are off a kind of "lobby" inside the security-coded apartment, and then the owners have a locked door to their apartment.
Riccardo was very communicative both before the trip as well as during the trip, via messages on Airbnb. Here is an example of his responsiveness: When we asked if he might have an extra fan because it was soooo hot (100 degrees in Rome!) and even with a/c, we needed some air moving, Riccardo went and bought a fan and put it in our room! Additionally, our flight arrived in the morning before check-in time: Riccardo let us drop our luggage before check-in, after we arrived from a long flight and then a train from the airport. This allowed us to explore for a bit without dragging our bags with us.
Here are some of the many pluses of this gem:
*Great location: So convenient (walkable, with luggage!) to both Termini train station and Metro subway
*Amazing food, bars, and gelato within walking distance - some places on the same block and others just a block or a few blocks away
*Breakfast was included. Riccardo said he normally invites guests into his home for coffee, oj, and pastries, but since their sweet dog Snorri just had surgery, we instead were given vouchers for the restaurant right downstairs
*The building is very secure with a buzzer to enter, good locks, and a security code to enter the apartment, as well as a key for our suite
*The price is completely reasonable for the amenities
Good things to know:
*The building has a very small (3 person), old-school elevator (with the gate you pull across): It is so cute! Because it is old and particular, it must be treated with care to avoid it getting stuck and annoying other residents of the building; you can't rush the elevator or the closing of its doors
*The apartment is on the third floor and the flights are long due to the beautiful high ceilings. Should the elevator be unavailable, be prepared to walk
*The room is small and does not have a tv
Since we knew we were going to be doing a lot of sight-seeing and didn't need a kitchen or any additional amenities such as a tv, it was absolutely perfect for our short, 2-night stay. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!