Our stay at Cecilia's Terrace was an absolute delight. Unlike previous Airbnb experiences where we had to let ourselves in, we were warmly welcomed by Elena and Francesca.
In our arrival there was cold ice tea and a freshly baked cake waiting for us. Our hosts showed us around the apartment and answered all our questions.
Elena has been fantastic throughout. There was a hiccup with my Airbnb verification and she blocked the dates until it was resolved. We requested a baby cot, babysitters and a taxi and she arranged it all for us. My daughter declared the babysitters 'the best she's ever had!'
We fell in love with Monti. The beautiful neighbourhood is trendy and vibrant without being overrun with tourists. In the evening it comes alive with restaurants and bars spilling out onto the cobbled streets. It's walking distance to the coliseum and Roman forum and close to Cavour metro station.
The apartment was light, bright and spacious. It was very clean, nicely furnished and minimalist enough to relax with a two year-old that gets into everything. The roof terrace is the best bit. We would sit outside for evening meals just like our Roman neighbours did.
Elena provided us with plenty of information too. There was a list of all their recommended restaurants in Monti, Trastevere and central Rome. And plenty of brochures and maps of things to do and places to visit. We loved exploring, and found it very helpful to have some insider's knowledge.
I would recommend to anyone visiting Rome to book Cecelia's Terrace. It was a fantastic Airbnb experience and we hope to go back someday soon.