Comfortable Apartment in Quiet Location

• Roomy and comfortable apartment

  Roomy and comfortable apartment

  • Guest Bill and Pam
  • Date of stay 12/16/08
  • Review Submitted 08/12/09
  We have rented this apartment several times in the last few years. Our last visit was for 2 weeks in Dec. of 2008. The apt. is roomy, comfortable and pleasant. The views from the balconies allow you to view the river below and the city around you. We especially enjoyed shopping for fruit,veggies, meats, flowers, etc. at the nearby, daily street market. Two supermercatos( supermarkets) are also close by. The bus system is regular and easily used to reach the center of Rome. The owner's daughter(a resident of the area) is extremely helpful. She will meet you at the train station, give you tips to enhance your stay, and answer all your questions regarding bella Roma. We have always enjoyed our visits to the area and apartment.

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

  Owner response: Bill and Pam, along with several other couples and past tenants are among a group that have rented our apartment several times. We are always anxious to increase and upgrade our services and amenities to such renters since they are our best advertisement of the quality of our facilities and premises. Their satisfaction, comments and suggestions are the standards that we strive to achieve and promote in the presentation of the rental property.

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• Monte Sacro residence

  Monte Sacro residence

  • Guest Alexei
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  We stayed at the Monte Sacro residence for six nights in December 2012. The place is clean, well-preserved, and within an easy connection from Rome’s Fiumicino International airport. There are some excellent restaurants and groceries stores within just a few minutes walking. We would definitely recommend the apartment to budget-minded travelers as well as those who would not mind using public transportation to get to downtown Rome and its vicinity; it takes about 30-40 minutes to reach the center of the city either by bus or by subway. Also, without stating the obvious, the apartment is in an apartment building, and with that come occasional noises at night, or neighbors getting to go about their business at five or six in the morning. Overall, we liked the residence and would highly recommend it to others planning their visit to Rome.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

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• Fantastic Christmas and New Year's Eve in Rome!

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  Fantastic Christmas and New Year's Eve in Rome!

  • Guest Ruth
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  Our group of 4 adults spent 9 days in Rome and the apartment could not have been more perfect. We did not want to be in a "touristy" or noisy place and wanted to be able to relax and enjoy the holiday in a home-like atmosphere, rather than hotel. The apartment is beautiful-in fact, much nicer than pictured or expected. It is spacious and clean, lovely bathroom and unlimited hot water. The location is in a residential neighborhood with some wonderful restaurants, bakeries, weekend open air market, wine bar, etc. The bus stop for the #84 is literally across the street and the #90 express is 2 blocks away. Both take 20 minutes to the Piazza Venezia,(Victor Emanuel monument) where from there you can walk to the Ruins, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, etc. If you arrive or leave from Rome Airport, the train for 8 Euros is also literally around the corner so no need for expensive cab or shuttle. Marilee met us on arrival and oriented us beautifully. she even had the apartment decorated for Christmas with a little table top tree. We had lunch on Christmas day at Nero di Seppia, a few blocks away, and loved it so much we went back for New Years Eve. there is a great wood fired pizza place also we went to twice, and a delicious bakery on the same street as the open market. We had no trouble taking the city bus everywhere-Vatican, Borghese Gallery, etc. We even took 2 day trips on the train (from Rome Termini Station) to Florence and Pompeii(through Naples), and it was great to return after a long day trip to the comfort of the apartment. The city is decorated everywhere for the holidays, and though cold, we had crisp, clear weather and no crowds! Some Americans might be put off at first by the graffiti on the outside of the buildings in the neighborhood, but rest assured, that is normal all over Rome, and the apartment's building is gorgeous, with marble tile throughout, with an elevator, and the apartment has 2 balconies with a view of the river and the park. We watched fireworks all over Rome for hours on New Years Eve from the balconies. If you like a hotel and want to walk out your door to the city center-don't choose this lovely apartment. But, if you want to live like a local in a beautiful apartment, ride to town each day with the locals, this place is for you! We will most definitely return, and hope to stay even longer! Thank you John and Marilee for a wonderful stay.

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• Three separate week stays

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  Three separate week stays

  • Guest John & Sharon
  • Date of stay 04/10/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  Three separate week stays should be evidence that we are pleased with the apartment in every way. We would and have recommended it to friends. This web site both verbally and pictorially accurately describes it. We love living as the locals including using local transportation into the center of Rome. Both John and Marilee have been very helpful in facilitating our stays.

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• A wonderful respite from the crowds!

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  A wonderful respite from the crowds!

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 06/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  We stayed in this comfortable apartment for four days in mid-June, a very busy time for tourism in Rome. It was everything it was advertised to be-ultra clean, modern and comfortable. The neighborhood was easily walkable and very close to three different bus stops. Getting downtown to either the train station or the center of all the Rome attractions was a simple 20 minute ride. Coming back in late afternoon after sightseeing all day and walking the quiet, shady streets was the perfect end for a busy day. The restaurants in the area were charming, good and inexpensive. Having a kitchen to make breakfast and coffee was great and the air conditioning was fantastic during the summer heat. thank you Marilee and John for your hospitality. Being met at the train and oriented to the area after a long overnight flight was the perfect welcome to Rome.

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• the Apartment was perfect

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  the Apartment was perfect

  • Guest Father Michael
  • Date of stay 02/07/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  The apartment was perfect for me and my brother. It was comfortable and well equipped for our needs. We especially appreciated having the kitchen to prepare breakfasts and dinners. The location was very convenient. The owner's daughter, Marilee, is very gracious and gave us very good information about groceries, transportation, etc. Both my brother and I will definitely recommend the apartment to anyone traveling to Rome. Thanks to John and Marilee for the wonderful accommodations and for all they did to make our stay in Rome so wonderful.

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• A wonderful respite from the crowds!

  A wonderful respite from the crowds!

  • Guest Jan W.
  • Date of stay 06/19/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  We stayed in this comfortable apartment for four days in mid-June, a very busy time for tourism in Rome. It was everything it was advertised to be -- ultra clean, modern and comfortable. The neighborhood was easily walkable and very close to three different bus line stops. Getting downtown to either the train station or the center of all the Rome attractions was a simple 20 minute ride. Coming back in late afternoon after sightseeing all day and walking the quiet, shady streets was the perfect end for a busy day. The restaurants in the area were charming, good and inexpensive. Having a kitchen to make breakfast and coffee was great and the air conditioning was fantastic during the summer heat. Thank you Marilee and John for your hospitality. Being met at the train and oriented to the area after a long overnight flight was the perfect welcome to Rome.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• John & Sharon

  John & Sharon

  • Guest John & Sharon
  • Date of stay 04/10/12
  • Review Submitted 05/04/12
  Three separate two-week stays in this apartment should be evidence that we are very pleased with it in every way. We would and have recommended it to friends. This web site both verbally and pictorially accurately describes it. We love living as the locals including using local transportation into the center of Rome. Both John and Marilee have been very helpful in facilitating our stays.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• "A 40 Year Remembrance"

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  "A 40 Year Remembrance"

  • Guest Rosemarie
  • Date of stay 05/31/11
  • Review Submitted 02/26/12
  The casa at Monte Sacro allowed us to go back in time 40 years to our early married life. Shopping in the open market, daily interactions with the merchants, just living as we did when we first arrived in Rome would not have been possible were it not for the apartment. Plus, it had a lot more amenities than we had 40 years ago-hot, ample running water,wifi that was reliable, a wonderful daughter who was so helpful, American TV, a coffee pot. Kitchen was equipped perfectly-we ate in every night.

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• "Beyond Expectations"

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  "Beyond Expectations"

  • Guest Jerry
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 02/26/12
  All details were beyond expectations and Marilee's primer on bus/train service served us well. The 84 bus was perfect. Neighborhood was friendly and prices were reasonable. Have already recommended your apartment to a business associate. Best regards and "Thank You" for making our visit to Italy better.

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Additional information about rental rates

Rental fees based on number of occupants.

1 or 2 persons, $100/day, $675/wk, $2340/mo

3 or 4 persons $115/day, $775/wk, $2790/mo

All taxes included

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $250
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

RESIDENTIAL LEASE 1. PARTIES: This Lease is made and entered into this____________day of ___________________, ____________by and between JOHN L. AND JEAN MORTAROTTI (hereinafter referred to a “Landlord”) and_______________________________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as “Tenant”). 2. PREMISES: Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, that certain real property and the residence located thereon situated in the city of ROME country of ITALY commonly known as VIA DEI CAMPI FLEGREI #65 APARTMENT #27, 00141 R0ME, ITALY 3. TERM: The term of this Lease shall be for________weeks(s)/month(s), commencing on ______________________,___________ and ending on__________________________________,_____________ 4. RENT: Tenant shall pay to Landlord as rent for the Premises, the sum of_________________________________________dollars $_____________per week/month. Rent payable as follows____________________________________dollars($_____________) on execution of this Lease with ___________________________________dollars ($ _____________ ) payable 30 days prior to occupancy in lawful money of the United States to the Landlord at the address stated herein for notices or to such other persons or such other places as the Landlord may designate to Tenant in writing. 5. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant shall deposit with Landlord at the time of final payment, the sum of ____________________dollars($__________) as a security deposit for the Tenant’s faithful performance of the provisions of this Lease. If Tenant fails to pay rent or other charges due hereunder, or otherwise defaults with respect to any provision of this Lease, Landlord may use the security deposit and/or booking deposit, or any portion of each, to cure the default or compensate Landlord for all damages sustained by Landlord resulting from Tenant’s default. Landlord shall not be required to keep the security deposit separate from its general account nor shall Landlord be required to pay Tenant any interest on the security deposit. If Tenant performs all of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, the security deposit or that portion thereof which has not previously been applied by the Landlord, shall be returned to Tenant within fourteen (14) days after the expiration of the term of this Lease, or after Tenant has vacated the premises, whichever is later. 6. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: If written notice of cancellation is received no later than 60 days prior to occupancy, a full refund of monies paid will be made. Cancellations occurring between 60 and 30 days prior to occupancy are subject to a $50 handling fee. Cancellations occurring within 30 days prior to occupancy are nonrefundable unless term of this Lease is resold. In the event the term of this Lease is resold a full refund of monies paid will be made less a $50 handling fee. 7. POSSESSION: If the Landlord for any reason cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant at the commencement of the term, the Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, but the Tenant may declare this Lease to be null and void and all money paid to Landlord shall be refunded to Tenant. 8. USE: It is agreed that the Premises shall be used only for residence purposes, for 4 adults and/or children, and no animals, and for no other purposes whatsoever. Tenant in his possession, use and occupancy of the premises agrees to observe and comply with all restrictions, laws and ordinances affecting said property or occupancy thereof; and Tenant further agrees that no use shall be made of the Premises, nor acts done which will increase the existing rate of insurance upon the Premises, or will cause a cancellation of any insurance policy covering the Premises. 9. UTILITIES: The Landlord shall pay for all water supplied to the Premises and shall pay for all gas, heat, light, power service, and other services supplied to the Premises, except as herein provided. Tenant shall pay for telephone use during his term of this Lease. 10. REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: The Landlord shall at his sole cost and expense keep and maintain the exterior walls, roof, electrical wiring, heating system, water heaters, appliances, and water lines in good and sanitary order, condition, and repair, except where damage (if any) has been caused by the abuse or negligence of the Tenant, in which Tenant shall repair same at his sole cost and expense. Landlord shall also provide weekly cleaning of the Premises with weekly linen change for periods longer than one week. 11. ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS: Tenant shall not, without Landlord’s prior written consent, make any alterations, improvements or additions in or about the Premises and any additions to or alterations of the Premises (with exception of movable furniture) shall at once become part of the realty and belong to the Landlord. The Tenant shall keep the Premises free from any liens arising out of any work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by the Tenant. page 2 of 2 12. HOLD HARMLESS: Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all claims arising from Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises or from any activity, work, or things which may be permitted or suffered by Tenant in or about the Premises including all damages, costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in the defense of any claim, or action or proceeding arising therefrom. Except for Landlord’s willful or grossly negligent conduct, Tenant hereby assumes all risk of damage to property, including household furniture and goods, injury to person in or about the Premises from any cause, or theft of personal possessions and Tenant hereby waives all claims in respect against Landlord. 13. DAMAGE TO PREMISES: (a) If the Premises are so damaged by fire or from any other cause as to render it untenantable, then either party shall have the right to terminate this Lease as of the date on which such damage occurs, through written notice to the other party, to be given within fifteen (15) days after the occurrence of such damage; except that should such damage or destruction occur as the result of the abuse or negligence of Tenant, or its invitees, so as to render the Premises untenantable, the Landlord only shall have this right of termination. should this right be exercised by either Landlord or Tenant, then rent for the current term shall be prorated between the parties as of the date on which such damage occurred and any prepaid rent and unused security deposit shall be refunded to Tenant. (b) If this Lease is not terminated as provided in this paragraph 13, the Landlord shall promptly repair the Premises and there shall be a proportionate reduction of rent until the Premises are repaired and ready for Tenant’s occupancy, such proportionate reduction to be based upon the extent to which the making of repairs interferes with Tenant’s reasonable use of the Premises. 14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet, mortgage, or otherwise transfer or encumber all or any part of Tenant’s interest in this Lease or in the Premises without the Landlord’s prior written consent which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The consent to one assignment or subletting shall not be construed as consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting. 15. ENTRY BY LANDLORD: The Tenant shall permit the Landlord and/or his agents to enter into and upon the Premises at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice for the purpose of inspecting it or for the purpose of maintaining the Premises. 16. ATTORNEY’S FEES: If either party commences an action against the other party arising out of or in connection with this Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit. 17. SURRENDER: On the last day of the term of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Premises to Landlord and/or his agents in good condition, broom clean, ordinary wear and tear and damage by fire and the elements excepted. 18. GOVERNANCE OF DISPUTES: This agreement and all the parties’ negotiations shall be governed exclusively by the domestic laws of Italy. Any unresolved dispute between the parties shall be heard and adjudicated by the Roman Judicial Forum (il Foro di Roma) and shall take place in Rome, Italy. 19. NOTICES: Whenever under this Lease a provision is made for any demand, notice or declaration of any kind, it shall be in writing and served either personally or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed at the address as set forth below: TO LANDLORD AT: TO TENANT AT: 23400 Via Ventura V23 Cupertino, CA 95014 (650) 967-3474 LANDLORD: TENANT: By________________________________________ By____________________________________ JOHN L. MORTAROTTI By________________________________________ By____________________________________ JEAN MORTAROTTI

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.