Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely Apartment

Guest: Tony and Mary, Oak Park, Illinois
Date of Stay: 04/16/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

The apartment is large and tastefully furnished. The large terrace provides a spectacular view of the Coliseum. The kitchen and bath are modern. The kitchen was stocked with some basic breakfast items, which was a nice touch. The flat is in the Monti neighborhood which, though next to the highly touristy Coliseum and Forum, is a charming and interesting area. The one time we had a problem (tripping a circuit breaker), we easily reached the owner, who promptly told us how to locate and reset it. Most of the year, heat would not be an issue (there is air conditioning), but in the early spring, with the radiators turned off, we could have used a portable electric heater. We would definitely recommend the apartment to a friend, and we would stay there again ourselves.

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Magnifico was perfect!

Guest: Sarah O
Date of Stay: 11/13/11 Review Submitted: 12/03/11

Magnifico was perfect! Dec 2011 We stayed at the Magnifico apartment for a week in Nov 2011. We found the apartment to be clean and bright, with an outstanding view of the Colisseum and Contantine's Arch. The location was great: close to both the subway and a taxi stand and within walking distance of just about everything. The area of Rome nearby, called the Monti, is full of little restaurants and shops. Pat Byrne of Italy Perfect was a terrific resource and as helpful as a person could possibly be. We will definitely try and stay in one of Italy Perfect's apartments the next time we visit!

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Great Apartment! Perfect Location!

Guest: Mary and Jim (St. Joseph, Michigan, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 11/03/11

We recently returned from a 12 night stay at "Magnifico" apartment. It was wonderful! Stefano picked us up at the airport and took us back at the end of our stay. He is an excellent driver, prompt and courteous. We highly recommend using his services. We arrived at the apartment and were greeted by Paul--what a nice man. We were immediately struck by how light-filled and pleasant the space was, fabulous views. Spacious and comfortable. A cashmere throw and beautiful damask sheet were folded on the sofa along with 2 large damask covered pillows. An elegant touch and perfect for making yourself comfortable on the off-white furniture.We put a towel on the oversized and very comfortable ottoman, so as not to soil it's light linen cover. Bedroom and bath area was also spacious, especially for Europe. Satellite TV! Only a few stations, but most welcome! Converter/adapter also welcome. We used the compact and efficient kitchen several times, getting groceries from Elite on Via Cavour and veggies from Campo di Fiori outdoor market or a small shop on a side street in the neighborhood. If you plan to do any cooking, bring some tongs. Also, bring a supply of zip lock bags in a couple of sizes--great for storing must-have cheeses, prosciutto, etc., as well as snacks and leftovers. 2nd. bathroom was welcome, after we got the toilet to stop running--the mechanism in the tank is corroded and needed to be manually worked up and down several times to loosen the calcification. Washing machine worked fine. Turn on the electricity at the plug. Use 1/2 coffee cup of soap powder; put it in the left side of the pull out dispenser. Takes about an hour to do a load. Big cities have soot. We kept our airplane socks by the terrace door, wore them out there. Loved the neighborhood aspect of the apartment. We took the metro and buses a few times, but mostly walked everywhere. The only negative is the uncomfortable terrace chairs. Gorgeous 200 sq. ft. terrace with fabulous views--4 miniscule hard wood folding chairs you had to 'perch' on and 2 canvas-type sling chairs that left your feet dangling in mid air and your head way back. No leisurely relaxing on the terrace, unfortunately. Some cheap plastic/pvc chairs with arms like we saw at many sidewalk dining areas would have been most welcome. Booking agent Pat Byrne at Italy Perfect gave us reams of wonderful information and tips. Most helpful and professional. Highly recommend her services and this property.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Magnifico was wonderful

Guest: DDS
Date of Stay: 09/18/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

Magnifico was wonderful -- perfectly and centrally located with a view of the Colosseum from the terrace. It's spacious, quiet, and the air conditioning was a welcome relief after hours walking in the September sun. The neighborhood is very safe, and we felt comfortable walking around at night. The nearby grocery store is well stocked, and there are many restaurants and boutiques within a few blocks. We loved working with Italy Perfect -- they were responsive, professional, and provided lots of helpful notes for our journey. We highly recommend them!

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"Location, Location, Location!"

Guest: DKS
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

The smartest thing my sister and I did for the Rome leg of our first Italian foray was to lease this apartment near the Colosseum for a week. If you get lost in Rome, you can always find the Colosseum. And after walking for hours, immersing ourselves in all things gloriously Roman, it was lovely to have an oasis where air conditioning and a large quiet space and a killer view of the Colosseum and arch of Constantine (especially at night)welcomed us home. The deck is large and perfect for cocktail hour or morning coffee(we did need to clean it a bit ourselves upon arrival). We did not cook meals but it looked like if you were so inclined, everything rudimentary you would need was there in the small but efficient kitchen. (Tip: move the liquid cleansers from under the sink to the top of the washing machine outside to decrease the disinfectant odor). The main living area and master bedroom have great aC. The small second bedroom does not, and seems most appropriate for a child. The furnishings are exactly as described on the website and there is also much artwork to enjoy. The neighborhood is delightful, with a school across the street, many restaurants (bars) very close by (where you will want to go for wireless access - the apartment wireless did not work), great people- watching due to a bridge and small park that was a gathering spot for Italians and tourists alike. Even with all the activity right outside the door, the apartment is quiet and relaxing. We never heard neighbors. The building is very secure. We were assured by Paul, our greeter (very helpful with finding the grocery and with general directions)that the neighborhood was safe and indeed, we felt that way the entire time as well as anywhere we went in Rome. The "how to do Italy" information we received from Italy Perfect before arriving was invaluable and we referred to it often. Thanks to Italy Perfect for helping us select this perfect locale. What wonderful memories we have!

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Lovely

Guest: Debra & Jonathan, New York
Date of Stay: 08/31/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

We had a lovely 8 day stay at the Magnifico, long enough to feel like we lived there. The apartment is nicely appointed and be sure to buy some olives and crackers and have cocktails on the terrace as the sun sets over the Colloseum and the Forum, magical (we are architects)! The extra bath was great but the extra bedroom was small for our 18 year old son. It was situated in a convienent location so several days we came home after lunch then headed back out again at 4. After walking all day local restaurants were our favorite for dinner; Gli Angeletti has a lovely out door dining area and we had three very good meals there, but service can be very mixed, go at 7 or 9:30. RESTORANTE CLETO on Via del Cardello just a short block off the Via Cavour was a 5 minute walk from the apartment, popular with locals and best service, food and price...try it!

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Guest: Marcia
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

The Magnifico in Rome was in a great place. We really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood to the side of it. It was nice to go around in the area where the Italians lived and worked. The food was great and we shopped in the little stores on a side street for our groceries. The kids had Gellato from the shop across from the Coloseo almost every evening. It is a very nice neighborhood.

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Guest: Phil from Maine
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

ItalyPerfect was great with reservations and apartment recommendations. Paul, the greeter and local contact, was great. We highly recommend paying for Stefano, the recommended driver to take you to and from the airport. The apartment turns out to be a great location. We'd never been to Rome before and were pleased with the area. We walked all over the city and used the Metro stop which is right outside the front door. There are good local markets and shops close by. There is plenty of room in the apartment and it is quite comfortable. The decor is modern, not quite old-world charming. But it is well furnished with quality furnishings. The kitchen is small and lacking enough prep knives, but was fine for many meals and coffee in the morning. Don't count on the wi-fi working. other than that, no complaints. We will definitely use ItalyPerfect again [IP: We'll add knives. This apartment doesn't offer wifi at this time.]

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Guest: Richard from California
Date of Stay: 05/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

We totally enjoyed our stay. The location was incredible and the balcony view provided a great photo op in front of the Coloseum. The Owner was very friendly and accommodating. Near the apartment is the "Rome by Segway" office and it is worth the expense to see Rome in this way. We recommend the apartment and Italy Perfect.

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Guest: John Br, Oxnard, California
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

Great apartment in Rome We stayed at the Magnifico apartemnt, overlooking the Coliseum. The location was fabulous! The Metro station was a 2 minute walk from the apartment. There were several good restaurants and boutique shops within 5 minutes walking. The were three options for morning cafe within one minute from the front door. Compared to hotels in the neighborhood, the cost of the apartment was competitive. We were greeted by "Paul" the local rep for Italy Perfect. He filled us in one the local features and had a food basket well stocked for us, including wine. We enjoyed the Million dollar view from the balcony the most. Our favorite restaurant was a wood fired pizza restaurant about 6 minutes from the apartment as you walked towards the Spanish Steps area. I would definitely book another apartment through Italy Perfect. Lisa was a great help to us for our trip planning.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

We found the Rome Magnifico apartment to be very comfortable. We felt as if we were right in the heart of Rome with the fantastic views of the Colosseum and the city. It was very quiet and had all the amenities we needed. The metro and taxi stand across the street made it very convenient to get wherever we needed. We thought the food and wine that was left for us was a wonderful touch! C. Henry, California

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Guest: Monica and Steve
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Magnifico indeed Having been to Rome twice before, this was our first time staying in a flat. Nothing can compare than having the experience of true Roman living. Magnifico was everything it was advertised. The greeter was there when we arrived and was helpful with our questions. The view was incredible and the flat very lovely and comfortable. Excellent location for ancient Rome lovers and an easy stroll to restaurants etc. I can easily recommend Magnifico.

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