This gorgeous little apartment is exactly as advertised. It looks just like the photos - very "compact and bijou" but very cute and romantic! It's located in a narrow cobbled street. The location is amazing - right on the edge of the Centro Storico area and the Tridente area. We walked everywhere! - Roman Forum, Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon...
Melanie provided detailed, clear directions how to get there from the airport - train into the Termini, then a simple few stops on the metro and a short walk. She waited to meet us at the apartment and was very welcoming. She also allowed us to leave our bags for a few hours after checkout (which was 10am), which we really appreciated.
Staying in the apartment was great. We were able to be very independent and felt like we were living in Rome, if only for a few days!
The bed was very comfortable. The room is completely dark with the shutters closed. I slept well. The air conditioning works well. The apartment is cleverly designed with everything you need in a small space. There are limited cooking facilities (two rings and a microwave) but who wants to cook with such wonderful restaurants nearby?
There is a little Trattoria just across the street which provided a welcome first Italian meal to tired travellers, but once we got our bearings we found we were spoilt for choice! The best meal I had was in Maccheroni Ristorante which was recommended by the hosts.
There is a bar in the basement of the apartment building from which we could hear some noise (bass drum, cheering) each evening. It didn't continue after 11pm though so did not disturb us. Earplugs would eliminate it as it is not too loud. Also in the morning you can hear street noise - scooters going by etc. - but this is a small side street so again it's not too loud.
We were delighted with this apartment and had a wonderful time in Rome.