Where do I begin? Staying at Pina's was PERFECT. Without exageration. There was nothing left unprovided. Pina goes above and BEYOND for her guests. First, the apartment. Adorable, modern, chic, pristinely CLEAN (and i am a bit of a nut about cleanliness), and so super comfortable. The bed and the pillows and sheets were sooooooo nice! Everything a [erson would want in their own home was present. Even a microwave. Something I don't see alot of in Italy.

Next: The neighborhood. A person may feel apprehensive about staying "outside of the city center", but it is SUCH a nice neighborhood! You really feel like you are experiencing an itallian neighborhood, without the influx of tourists. For this very reason, i found the people living and working here extra generous and kind and forthcoming.
I never felt unsafe here with my daughter (9 yrs). even at night walking around a bit.

There is everything you would want in this neighborhood. A small park, internet point, laundry, used goods store, grocery store, vegetable and fruit shop, little restaurants, (did i mention, WITHOUT touritsts everywhere you look?) a to die for pastry/caffe/gelato shop. They gave my daughter a free drink. Pharmacy, tabbachis, and the METRO a very easy 10 min walk away.

I am directionally challenged and I never got lost here.

And finally Pina, our gracious host. She is wonderful. Warm, caring, and genuinely interested in her guests having a wonderful time in Rome. She leaves you a cell phone! so you can call/text her with any questions or emergencies! This was a godsend of destresser, since I was a women with a young child in a very big city. She knows Rome inside and out, having lived there her entire life, and she can help you with any questions you may have.

Thankyou sooooooo much Pina for everything. My daughter and I loved your place! And have only the kindest thoughts for you and your family.

Would I stay here again? I would not want to stay anywhere else. It felt like we had a home in this huge city, and we only stayed three nights.

lovelovelove