I cannot recommend this apartment and its gracious host highly enough. First, the apartment: it really is steps from the Vatican. There is a lovely view of St. Peter’s dome from the street out front. The apartment is beautifully decorated and has completely updated amenities. Sheets are crisp, duvets soft and cozy, plenty of towels. There is an espresso machine and accompanying milk frother, a small fridge. Despite being near train tracks, the apartment is incredibly quiet. There is a lovely bakery just next to the apartment entrance and a 24-hour grocery just up the street.
Andrea is a fabulous host, most gracious in every way. He personally came to give us the keys and show us everything we needed to know. We arrived in the rain and he had very thoughtfully brought umbrellas just in case we might need them. He gave us excellent restaurant recommendations and even arranged a car service to bring us from the airport to the apartment so that we didn’t have to figure out a taxi after a long flight. He also provided a detailed set of typed directions for guests that covered most any question, but for extra questions we had, he was super responsive in messaging us back. Above all, he was friendly, warm, and kind and seemed so happy to share his lovely apartment and city with us.
This has to be one of the best Airbnb experiences I have ever had and has really set the tone for the rest of our trip through Italy.