Ok. I’ve visited Rome off and on for more than 40 years. I’ve actually lived there for 2. And I’ve never come across somewhere like The Writer’s Villa. Set out on the Via Cassia it could legitimately - and somewhat romantically - claim to be ‘The Last House in Rome’. And that’s just the beginning of its magic. Despite a glorious garden, huge central spaces, a comfortable, elegant living room and the kind of communal Italian kitchen that begs for family or friends to gather, its greatest asset is not actually any one room or physical thing but its atmosphere, its vibe. You can sense the house’s connection to Italian literary royalty. It’s like it’s in the air. And the consequence is an ambient serenity that completely won me over. If you want to replicate a centrally located, cookie-cutter hotel experience, don’t book. If instead you want a one-off taste of effortless Italian charm and sophistication that you will never forget, DO!! And, it’s worth adding that, despite the magical allure of the place, the owners do all the practical things - like check-in, cleaning, trouble-shooting of issues arising during a stay - perfectly as well. And, last thing, it’s incredibly reasonably priced for what you get. I use Airbnb a lot. This is as good as I’ve ever experienced. 11 out of 10. I will be back!