Is it possible to fall in love with an Airbnb accommodation? Absolutely yes, if it is this Penthouse we are talking about!

I couldn't be more grateful to the whole team that made my first Airbnb experience such a memorable experience: Marco and Lucilla, who communicated always promptly with me and Giorgia who made me feel so welcome during my check in which was seamlessly. Friendly and efficient communication by all means.

The penthouse is all one can ask for in Rome: it is at a walking distance from the historic centre (which can get very noisy by night, so it is very good to be living just over the Tevere river) and literally round the corner of the Vatican and at walking distance from the more bohemian Trastevere district; everything was very clean when I arrived; antique yet stylish furniture; a very comfortable bed; aircon; easy to lock doors, always good water pressure although the flat is so high in the building; all sorts of household amenities one could need; also the beautiful high ceilings which have a bit of an art nouveau style to them. The team also leave you good suggestions and maps where to go to during your stay.

But the main part of the flat that one falls in love with is the terrace. Words can't do justice to the view - it is like Rome had been laid down at one's very feet. One can see so many major sights from there including the sweeping views of the mountains further away. How lovely it was to sit with one's coffee there in the mornings contemplating what to do this day and in the evening enjoy the beauty that is Rome all illuminated by lights with a glass of wine...A million dollar view!

The only thing I could mention to think of as maybe helpful to say to some is that, yes, the flat is high up a (beautiful and atmospheric) staircase so if you have major health problems with walking or with the hips, then I guess this would not be a convenient flat for this person, but every halfway fit person can easily climb the stairs.

I will be looking back with awe at the time I spent in this penthouse and hope others will appreciate it just as much as I did.
I hope that in the future this will become my 'Home Away from Home in Rome' :)) 10/10