Stefano and his fiancé Giada were perfect hosts. We asked to arrive early and they bent over backward to make that happen. When we arrived, they had olive oil, bread, and snacks ready for us. The refrigerator and cabinets were stocked with necessities and perks that we did not expect at all. Everything we needed plus was there!
Stefano personally greeted us and showed us how to work everything. He sat down with us and gave us his recommendations for good places to eat, shop, and tour. He had coffee pods for the beautiful espresso machine, which we did use and enjoy VERY MUCH our four mornings there. Before he left he personally called the restaurant we selected and made our reservation. We received terrific service and great food there! Our days were all better because the metropolitan (subway) was a quick walk away connecting us all around the city and beyond since we could easily connect to the train station. We had very many questions and Stefano answered texts and calls immediately providing whatever information we needed.
We had 7 people in our party and the rooms were set up perfectly to meet our unique requirements. All three of the bedrooms had individual bathrooms and a balcony. We comfortably sat around the kitchen table, enjoyed the beautiful terrace full of plants with another large table, and made good use of the internet and other amenities. The bedroom windows were equipped with “rolladen” that completely darkened the rooms if we desired.
The last evening Stefano coordinated for him and Giada to “check us out” personally. We spent a quality hour with them and did not want them to go! We cannot say enough good about them – they were perfect hosts and spent what we know is very valuable time with us. We learned that Stefano is an Italian Army veteran who served with distinction in Afghanistan, though he is quite modest about it. He recognized the two veterans in our party and thanked us for our service as we did to him.
After leaving we noticed our youngest member of the group had left her wireless earbuds. When we contacted him, he already had them in the mail.
What a great experience.
We are going to go back to Rome just so we can stay there again.