Vinx's place was the last place we stayed during our tour of Italy, really just returning to Rome so that we could catch our flight home. It was NOT ENOUGH TIME.
I can't stress enough how wonderful Vinx's beautiful apartment was to stay in. It is beautifully decorated, well organized, perfectly located, clean, comfortable, and inviting. You can tell Vinx has put a lot of thought into creating an experience for his guests, and that experience is superb.
The apartment is located a very short walk from the train station, which was essential for us. A 5 minute walk and you're inside the terminal. Vinx was at work when we arrived, so his friend Antonino met us and gave us our tour. He was extremely helpful, carrying our bags and offering to make dinner reservations for us!
The apartment, as I said, is amazing. Stocked with anything and everything you might have forgotten in the way of toiletries, the bathroom has a walk-in shower, towel warmer and rack for drying clothes, and a very pretty vanity. The kitchen is well equipped; as an added touch, Vinx/Antonino had loaded it up with fresh fruit and even had strawberries chilling in the fridge for us. The living area is cozy, with intentionally chosen furniture that is both comfortable and nice to look at. The bed wasn't too firm and had lots of fluffy pillows. Windows everywhere look out onto the neighborhood; you can see shops and a park area.
One thing I will say that might impact someone's decision to stay here- the building located next to the park hosts events on the weekend (when we were staying) and you can hear the music/DJ. We closed the windows and the shutters and it was VERY faint, but still there. So if you're picky or an exceptionally light sleeper, that's something to note. There's also quite a bit of foot traffic out in front of the building late at night- looks like the younger bar-scene crowd- but you definitely hear them talking sometimes. It didn't detract from the value of this place AT ALL for my husband and I, but just something I'd note- as my husband said, our grandparents might not like the neighborhood. That being said, I can't stress how great the location is for accessing the train station and/or the rest of the city. So, your call!
If we make our way back to Rome and Vinx's place is still available, this WILL be where we stay! And it should be where you stay, too.