Damiano’s apartment was everything we could have asked for during our first time in Rome! Damiano was easy to communicate with, responded quickly to messages, prompt to meet us for check in, and made the check in/check out process very easy. He also kindly offered to set up transportation to and from the airport for a reasonable cost.
The apartment itself is a very spacious room with a couch, table, and bed. There is a tiny kitchen off the side and a bathroom. The windows open up and the thermostat was able to be adjusted, so the comfort of the temperature was never a problem. Everything looked exactly as advertised in his pictures. Because there is so much to do/see in Rome, we were barely in the apartment so it was sufficient for our needs (sleeping/showering).
The area around the apartment is quaint (just like you see in the pictures), it is tucked away on a back street in a more residential area. The locals are friendly and we never felt unsafe. Trastevere, though, does attract night life. It was a bit noisy (Friday/Saturday night) but we were so exhausted that we had no trouble falling asleep, so the street noise did not bother us.
Lastly, the location of this apartment is PERFECT. Everything to see in Rome is within walking distance and can be reached on foot. Rome is a very walkable city so public transport was never needed (but bring your walking shoes!) And Trastevere is known to be a great area for authentic Italian food, so no need to travel far to find good food! There are plenty of restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and markets right around the apartment if you do not wish to stay in the city to eat.
If I ever find my way back to Rome, I would definitely stay at Damiano’s apartment again. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy, Italian-styled place to stay for a great price.