We are a retired couple and travel frequently. We usually utilize properties listed on AirBNB or one of its competitors. We have visited Rome several times and it is one of our favorite cities. Our stay in this apartment was for 10 days in October, 2021.
The location of this apartment is ideal. It is located on a colorful and vibrant little square with a fair amount of activity during the day. Yet, the bedroom faces the back and so it is ideal for sleeping. Morever, the bed is comfortable. Luca, the proprietor, is a nice and friendly man and he is very responsive to questions and concerns.
When we settled into the apartment we noticed that quite a few of the amenities listed on the website at the time we're missing. The description listed two tvs, a DVR player, a safe, a hair drier, extra mattress for the sofa bed, a welcome kit with a bottle of wine and guidebooks. We wrote to him and advised that while we did not need most of those items, we did need a hair drier because we expected it to be provided. We also suggested that he revise his listing so as not to mislead others. He responded by apologizing, and agreeing to revise the listing. Ha brought a hair dyer and bottle of wine the next day.
Although we are a reasonably fit couple in our early 70s and ordinarily would not mind climbing stairs to the fourth level (considered the third floor in Europe), we found this particular set of stairs to be an exception. The staircase is quite old and the steps are not uniform, Some are steeper than others and some have a slight slant upward or downward. So the stairs require strict attention and must be taken more slowly than usual.
Also we were bothered by a persistent unpleasant odor that was particularly strong in the bathroom and adjacent hallway. We tried opening all the windows in the apartment on both windy and still days, closing the windows and using the airconditiing or heat on other days , all to no avail. We tried scrubbing the bathroom with disinfectant and we bought air fresher and sprayed, but these measures provided only brief respite.
On balance, despite its wonderful location and pleasant owner, we would not recommend this apartment, especially for more than a two or three days. We have stayed at other apartments in the same price range that were much better.