Daniela and Ivano, her husband, are warm, friendly, and caring. Well before we arrived, Daniela provided excellent information. She sent detailed instructions on how to find the apartment when arriving by various means of transportation. She asked about bedroom configurations. She answered questions promptly. Once we arrived, her husband, Ivano, met us and gave us a thorough tour of the apartment, including where we could find information about the apartment as well as about Rome. One thing we asked about was a coffee pot even though the apartment had a “Nespresso” type machine. Ivano said he would bring one in 15 minutes, and did – a new one. Daniela and Ivano provided fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee packets, a bottle of champagne, cookies, condiments, and other essentials. Later, we had a few questions and they responded immediately. On our last day, they came by to bring us a large bag of fresh bufala cheese!
The listing was completely accurate, in fact, the apartment exceeded our expectations. It was recently refurbished (October 2015) and is luxurious in terms of its appointments, cleanliness, and space. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean and bright, the wifi was reliable and fast. Appliances worked perfectly. There are new, quiet A/C units in every room. The patio is huge!
The neighborhood is away from the hustle and bustle of central Rome. We literally felt “at-home” there. Via Federico Ozanam is lined with beautiful trees. It has all of the amenities one needs. There is a pastry shop (which opens early) and tobacco shop directly below. There are two small “supermarkets” as well as numerous restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. Tram #8, which provides easy access to Trastevere and central Rome, is a 5-minute walk and comes every 6-8 minutes.