A truly outstanding visit from accepting the request through entering the taxi on the way to the airport. Giuseppina is as focused on you having a wonderful time as you are, and she is available to make your Roman dream a reality.
To start, this is a magnificent location. You can literally poke your head out of the front and back windows and see the Colosseum! The apartment is on the edge (just quiet enough) of an area with many excellent restaurants, gelaterias and food stores. Close enough to truly enjoy Rome in all its glory but not so close that you can’t get a respite when you need one.
With a group including seasoned and newer travelers, everyone was so very satisfied with the apartment. The entire place is modern and well functioning, and the furnishings were far more personal than any hotel and made you feel right at home. Beds were ample and comfortable, appliances were modern, showers were hot despite heavier use by our group, and it even has laundry! Even when the AC isn’t available (we were ahead of when the city allows it), the natural cross breeze is more than enough to cool you down (and yes, I am picky about this but felt happy on a few very hot spring days).
Giuseppina truly went above and beyond to make the experience special. Just after accepting the reservation, she sent an email to find out what we wanted to do in Rome. She sent tailored recommendations and offered to arrange tour guides in addition to ensuring we were had all we needed upon arrival. So very helpful to not have to worry about certain things after a long flight. She warmly greeted our family upon arrival and answered all of our questions, putting our group at ease. She had made some very thoughtful personal touches to the apartment for our small children and thoroughly explained everything we needed to know when we arrived. She periodically checked in by phone to ensure all was well and asking if we needed anything— a true professional. We had made other arrangements for Rome tours separately, but the guide and driver she arranged for us for a day in Pompeii were amazing and let us tailor our trip to what we wanted—trust me, just use her suggestions.
I can’t say enough positive about Giuseppina and her place. I am a seasoned traveler but not everyone in my group was— everyone left so happy with Giuseppina and the place. Overall experience completely exceeded my expectations and those of my group.