Silvia and her husband are stellar hosts. Silvia was communicating with me prior to arrival and stayed with me continuously answering questions about the city. She guided me through my subway transport to get to Vatican City, which really was super easy and the best option for our group of 6.
The AC was a lifesaver since it was 80° F during our stay. It cooled the entire unit super quickly and was very comfortable.
We had a mini hiccup with the toilet, but Silvia got a plumber up there super quickly and we no longer experienced those issues. It’s expected that not every place will be 100% perfect 100% of the time, and I very much found Silvia’s lightening speed reaction to be beyond my expectations for an Airbnb unit. I imagine she’s like this for any issue you may find, which is a comforting thought.
My only real issue is that the sofa mattresses/bed are very uncomfortable. You can feel the frame as they are very thin. The bedroom mattress is really great, but if you have individuals with back issues, be sure they do not sleep on the sofa beds. Those beds are suited for stronger, younger bodies. I’d recommend the hosts provide mattress toppers to give it some cushion.
We had 6 people in our room, which meant that we ran out of hot water quickly. I did turn the water off frequently through my shower to preserve it, and it got through 5 people before it finally depleted. I don’t think this is an issue. I think you can make it work if you distribute your showers between morning groups and night groups. It still got through most of us in one run, so our 6th person was fine bathing in the morning. Remind yourself… you’re in beautiful Rome and this is the smallest of issues that resolves itself eventually! ☺️
Finally, LOCATION! You honestly can’t do better than this central spot. Everything is a short walk. We got our 17k steps in and saw soooo much. The colosseum is only about a 10 min walk away. Location is prime.
I would definitely stay again if the sofa beds were improved. I think I may even stay again even if it’s just a smaller group. Silvia is amazing. Give this place a try.