Ilaria was quick with communication and her warm, friendly personality came through even in her emails. She booked us a car to and from the airport, which was very helpful and worth paying for so we could enjoy every precious minute of our 4 day visit. She left wine and treats for us in the refrigerator. Her son Eduardo showed us the apartment and gave us recommendations. He was utterly charming and passionate about his home city of Rome.

The apartment is full of old Rome character, but has a lovely modern bathroom, comfortable beds and linens, a kitchen that has been updated since the pictures on the website were taken, and interesting contemporary art on the walls. We loved it!

The Trastavere location is perfect! In 45 minutes or less, you can walk to all the top Rome "must see" sights. Do walk if you can--you will pass so much beauty along the way. Before you head out for the day, stop at the tiny cafe with free wifi just up the block (not visible, but on the right in the picture online) for a cappucino and to check your email. (The internet doesn't work in the apartment.) It's also a nice stop for happy hour before going out to dinner, which is late in Italy. Trastavere has restaurants, bars, and cafes spilling into the narrow cobblestone streets and onto the piazzas and they all seem to be good! Just around the corner from the wifi cafe is the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. It's open in the morning and again after lunch. You might be the only person inside and it's beautiful! At night, the neighborhood is exciting and very much alive. The local piazzas are full of people having fun until quite late, but you can return to Ilaria's apartment any time-- it’s just a few blocks away from the noisier areas. I want to go back!