First off, Anita is such a kind, responsive, reliable, helpful, and super accommodating hostess (and with good English, though she will argue this point haha). I had to book her place at the last minute and she made all arrangements so easy! She helped me so much with my journey in Rome, and was super quick to respond with questions.
The place is big, especially by Rome standards, and I had it all to myself— fully equipped with things I needed for an extended stay, like the iron, blow dryer, and washing machine (yay!!). Wi-Fi super reliable, zero issue. Kitchen has everything to cook, make coffee, microwave, etc, which is great for saving money and eating at home versus out for every meal. Speaking of this, there is a full grocery store (not a mini-mart, but FULL grocery store) that’s literally a few steps from the apartment, 8-8, which was so convenient and awesome for one-stop shopping (and again, saving on things like wine and coffee, which are more expensive elsewhere). I appreciated sleeping soundly in the comfortable bed in a room that stays dark with the blinds pulled shut—and doubly appreciated that this is a quiet, residential street and building in Prati, so unlike other places I’ve stayed, I was able to get a great night’s sleep with zero noise in the building or on the street. And the street is perfectly situated just off Giuliana, a main strip that not only has all the cafes, restaurants, mini marts, vino shops etc, but also leads easily and directly on foot to the center of Prati and the Vatican. (I’m horrible with directions and this location was a breeze to remember even when my phone died :)). It felt comfortable and safe at all times to stroll and come back to this location.
Also, my flight was delayed the day of my departure, and Anita allowed me to leave my luggage in the flat until my later departure, so I saw with my own eyes the extent of Anita’s cleaning crew’s thoroughness (wow, despite my minimal use of the flat, the cleaning was so thorough, every inch!)
I am so appreciative of Anita’s hospitality and her space, and can’t wait to get back to Prati soon and enjoy this again. Highly recommended!!