A Perfect Little Place!

Guest: Katy (Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/11/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

My partner and I stayed in this perfect little apartment for four days while visiting Rome. The location was amazing and the apartment was quaint and charming! Campo de'Fiori is a great part of Rome and central to everything! We walked everywhere...Vatican City, The Forum, The Pantheon, The Spanish Steps, etc. Franco, the gentleman who showed me around was delitful and informative! I would highly recommend this apartment!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Acceptable, but we would not stay there again

Guest: Dolph (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/04/11

Pros: Great location in a young, hip neighborhood near a grocery, news stand, laundry mat, and internet points. Very secure with a strong metal door and great deadbolt. Very clean and efficient kitchenette Comfortable bed “Uncle Franco” showed us the location of a grocery store and where to buy a roma pass. Travel guide books on the bookshelf were quite helpful Ample storage in the sitting room Cons: Feels like a basement apartment (it does have a large window in the bedroom and a small window in the bathroom) but still feels like a basement apartment. Smells musty (I smelled this; my partner did not) Can hear upstairs neighbors walking above you, using the toilet, washing dishes, tv, etc Unit does not have internet access (internet access wasn’t promised, but we didn’t realize what a drawback this was until we were staying in Rome) Unit does not have a washer and dryer (wasn’t advertised as having one, but we didn’t realize what a drawback this was until we had to find a lavenderia in Rome) On weekends, there is a distinct thumping bass from surrounding bars. “Uncle Franco” took an hour for the “check in” process, and we both wanted him to just leave We were only given two bath towels, two hand towels, and no wash cloths for two grown adults during a five night stay (see no washer and needing to find a lavenderia) Small TV with no English-speaking stations Shower was very small (one of us is over 6’ tall) The apartment has an odd lay out. One room includes the kitchen, dining table, and bed, while the other area is the sitting room. The “sitting room” was not functional as a “sitting room”. It had no windows, does not have comfortable chairs, and is not a place we’d want to spend any time (see ample storage in the sitting room). There are no available closets, so one must hang their clothes in the sitting area (see odd lay out). Conclusion: Hind sight is 20-20, but we would have paid an additional 10 or 20 euro a night to stay in a better apartment.

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Excellent Location!

Guest: Kathy (B'ham, AL/USA)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

We enjoyed our recent stay in your apartment. The location is excellent, allowing us to walk everywhere we intended to visit during our time in Rome. The apartment was very clean and we enjoyed having more space than we would have had in a hotel room. Uncle Franco was very helpful, giving us an orientation tour of the area, along with lots of practical information and answering all of our questions. Also, I appreciate your help with coordinating transfer services from the airport to the apartment, as well as to the cruise terminal at the end of our stay. We love Rome and hope to be able to return and would definitely rent the apartment again! Thank you for helping to make our stay so pleasant.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Location- Quiet & Private-

Guest: Chris (Hillsboro, Oregon / USA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/30/11

My wife and I enjoyed our stay and especially appreciated the location of this apartment along with the help we received from the owners' Uncle Franco. We arrived by rental car which was a mistake because driving in Rome is nerve wracking, parking is not convenient, and because the apartment is so well located that we could walk everywhere. Our GPS led us right into the busy Campo Fiori market where I ended up leaving my wife in the car while I walked one block in the narrow streets to locate the apartment and and to meet Uncle Franco. He was immediately helpful and made us feel like family. He helped us carry all of our bags to the apartment, then suggested that my wife relax while he and I set out to find parking. At first we were planning to park a few blocks away on one of the streets along the Tiber, but soon realized that I would need to feed the parking meter several times a day which would interrupt our touring plans. Franco then helped me find a parking garage, and to negotiate a special rate, which although still expensive, was well worth it to have safe parking and not be worried about the car for the three days we were in Rome. He then accompanied me back to the apartment to make sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed. My wife and I are so grateful for Uncle Franco; our trip would not have been the same without his help. The apartment was larger than we expected, and was perfect for the two of us. Overall we enjoyed it very much, and would not hesitate to recommend it to our friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Rome review

Guest: Ruth (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

The apartment was in an ideal location! It was very close to Campo de 'Fiori and Piazza Navona and an easy walk to Vatican City, Colosseum and Spanish Steps. The apartment was roomy, neat, and had everything we needed. The welcome and orientation to the neighborhood that we received from Uncle Franco was excellent! Thumbs up!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Great Apartment!

Guest: Tal (San Diego, California)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Hi Sonia, Thank you so much for renting your flat to me and my husband last week. We were very comfortable there, and wanted to give you some feedback for your website. The flat was very clean and had everything we needed. The location couldn't have been better, and we were able to walk everywhere. The flat was very quiet and peaceful, and was a welcome respite from the hectic city. We really appreciated the excellent hot water and comfortable bed. Overall we would definitely recommend the flat to others!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

very nice flat in Rome

Guest: Ron (Israel)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/05/10

This is a small but very well organized flat which can host a family with two kids. The flat was clean and well maintained. The location is central and it is easy to access most of the tourist attractions by foot or bus. Franco gave us a very good survey on the flat and on the nieghborhood. Clearly a good choice.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Location

Guest: The Root' (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

We spent 3 nights in June 2010 in this apartment and highly recommend; you cannot ask for a better location. Clean, very quite and centrally located. We walked to all attractions (longest walk was 20 min to Colosseum). Not the biggest place but clean, affordable and again can't beat the location.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

HIGHLY Recommend! Can't wait to go back!

Guest: JenPea (Atlanta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

This flat made me and my fiance's trip even more memorable than we thought possible (in addition to our engagement!). I always get a little nervous booking on vrbo, but these reviews did not let me down. Sonia's communication was timely and prompt. She was very friendly and communicated everything clearly so there were no surprises. Uncle Franco (as has been written previously) was absolutely charming. He went above and beyond to show us around the area. He took us to a coffee shop because we arrived early, gave us a tour to the local grocery store, and just generally pointed out things in the area. He also helped us figure out what buses we'd need to take to our first destination. He really made us feel like we were staying at a family friend's place - extremely warm and welcoming - a great treat for us since we'd never visited Rome. Uncle Franco also arranged transportation for us to the airport (and twice because we had a cancelled flight) and was more than accomodating and friendly when we had to come back an extra night due to the cancelled flight. Our stay was the second week in December and the weather in Rome was very mild for this time of year - we expected much colder. The street the flat is on is amazing itself - there are all kinds of shops right beside you (several coffee shops - one about 3 or 4 doors down that has free wi-fi). The walks to Piazza Navona and Campo Di Fiori are so much easier/shorter (and prettier) than I ever thought they would be. The flat is in a central location to walk to or catch a bus to anywhere in Rome you'd want to visit. After exploring Rome for the day we would usually take a stroll to Piazza Navona or Campo Di Fiori for dinner or just to people watch. The flat was very clean and spacious. It was very quiet and tucked away - we woke up late several days because we slept so well! Overall I would highly recommend this flat to friends and family and I hope we get the opportunity to stay here again soon! Thanks Sonia & Franco!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Guest: Michelle B. (-)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

Upon arrival uncle Franco was there to greet us. We didn't know too much about the neighborhood and Franco took the time to show us around, and make us feel comfortable. The apartment is adorable! I was traveling with my sister and it was exactly what we needed. There are lots of cute shops on the street, and an amazing restaurant called Bric enoteca a couple of doors down. The apt is very central to all of the sights in Rome. Overall we had a wonderful experience. I can't wait to come back!!!

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