POSITIVES:
The patio/outdoor feature of this listing is stunning and even more incredible than the photos. The view from the apartment was breathtaking and felt really special. I personally loved the neighborhood as it felt safe, non-touristy and was super easy to get to the Metro station Re di Roma (about an 8-minute easy walk) where you could then get to other parts of Rome very easily. Our host Andrea was super nice, responsive and attentive to us as guests.
NON-POSITIVES:
Other than the patio, the rest of the apartment leaves a bit to be desired. This is NOT a proper 2-bedroom as listed. This is one-bedroom with a pull-out couch in the living room. I stayed here with my best friend and we had to explicitly say "We are not a couple," and request extra bedding as it wasn't put out for us when we arrived. For the person sleeping in the living room, there is a ton of noise from outside the apartment with other residents open and closing the heavy doors. The apartment has a ship feel, with steep stairs up to the galley kitchen and to the beautiful patio area. The kitchen also lacked in having a complete set of dishes or even a bowl to toss a large salad (I had to use one of the worn cooking pots). The shower in the bathroom was complicated in that it felt like you were stepping into a futuristic chamber with lots of buttons that didn't work. Additionally, there seemed to be a septic issue by the time we were living that permeated the apartment. We had to keep all the doors open to air it out.