Vacation Rentals by Owner

As advertised and Great Owner!

Guest: cissy (san diego, ça)
Date of Stay: 05/07/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

Fantastic location for walking to Vatican and easy walk/bus to historic sites in Roman Rome. Bank, food shop, coffee shop and restaurants within one block. The apt is very clean with all the little things that count (salt and pepper, wine opener, paper towels, etc.) A very good example of the VRBO concept and product.

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

Fabulous Rome apartment near Vatican

Guest: Gerry (Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/14/12 Review Submitted: 05/10/12

On the top floor of a well-kept 1920s mid-rise apartment block near Vatican City, this charming one-bedroom-plus-foldout-couch apartment was perfect for us - walking distance to everything, quiet, comfortable and with grocery shopping nearby. With the comfortable foldout bed in the living room, which has double doors that close, it functioned for us like a two-bedroom. Our only regret was not being able to use the adjacent outdoor terrace, to which earlier guests apparently did have access.

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

Canadian Couple

Guest: Gyde (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/24/12 Review Submitted: 02/20/12

We've thoroughly enjoyed our two-week stay in the apartment property #170550. Nothing was lacking: the apartment was beautifully clean and sunny, spacious and comfortable. There are a number of small supermarkets within walking distance, and a fine enclosed market for meat, fish, fruit and vegetables close by. One of Rome's premier specialty food shops (Castroni), where one is hard-pressed NOT to fine anything one needs or wants, is a few blocks from the apartment. The owner's daughter was always helpful, available to answer questions and give any advice we sought. There is a comfortable, large hide-a-bed in the livingroom which means the apartment could accommodate four people. The views from the upper terraces are breathtaking - even during the first snowstorm Rome has experienced in 25+ years! We would certainly recommend this listing to travellers of any age.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent Location

Guest: Mary susan (Charlottesville, Virginia, usa)
Date of Stay: 10/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

We rented this apartment for a week's stay in Rome and loved it. It was in a quiet residential section of the city, within a five minute walk to the Vatican and a lovely shopping district. It was spotless and tastefully furnished. I can highly recommend it.

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

Canadian Family in Rome

Guest: Kim, Gord & Mikayela (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

Thank you Clara for such a terrific place to call home while in Rome. Our family had a wonderful time during our two week stay at this Vatican area apartment. Everything was as advertised, and more. What we really enjoyed was the "quietness" of the building. It was conveniently located to everything that we wanted to see. The apartment itself was very nice, and a cozy place to retreat to after a busy day of sightseeing. We were able to cook a few meals, but were still able to easily walk to many great restaurants. The kitchen was very well stocked with all the pots and utensils that I needed to prepare meals. The proximity to Despar, the local corner store, and the market was wonderful. Castroni a specialty shop was also within a short walking distance. We enjoyed the tv/dvd player and movie selection, where we were able to watch the movie Roman Holiday in the evening. We loved seeing the sights of Rome as they were in the 1950's in the movie. The apartment was very close to both the metro and the bus stop. We liked being close to the sights so you could go and see many places in the evening - St. Peter's, Castel St Angelo, Piazza Navona, Bridge of Angels and our favorite the Old Bridge Gelateria. We would certainly recommend this apartment to anyone who was planning to visit Rome. We will definitely return.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Canadian in Rome

Guest: Karen and David (Burlington Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

Our one week stay in March 2011 was perfect. You could not ask for more in Rome accommodations. Great location, near to the bus stop (#40 is a good one to take to downtown); tram, subway (10min walk) or walking to major sites. We enjoyed the wonderful Prati neighbourhood with its trendy shopping, many restaurants and the SPAR grocery store 1/2 a block away. The apartment was very clean and comfortable with great views. Everything was as advertised. We would recommend this place to any of our friends. Thanks for a great stay. Karen and David

Owner response:We are very pleased they enjoyed their stay and the apartment so much.

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

Great home in Rome

Guest: Orest (Corte Madera, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

We had a great time during our stay at this beautiful apartment in Rome. We visited Galleria Borghese, Castel Sant Angelo, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Vatican museums and St. Peter's Basilica. On several occasions we talked to Mar and he has been very helpful to us. Thank you for everything and don't be surprised to hear from us again in the future, - Orest, Yana (my wife), and Kimon (my 10yr old son)

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful stay in Rome

Guest: claudeatsea (Saunderstown, RI, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to beautiful Rome in celebration of her 50th birthday. Our visit was certainly enhanced by our stay at this apartment. Conveniently located near to the Vatican and within easy walking distance to all the wonderful sights and sounds that Rome has to offer. The apartment was clean and well stocked with all that was necessary to relax, prepare meals, read, and plan for our days events. Near to food shopping and local restaurants certainly added to its convenience and charm. The view of the Vatican dome from the rooftop terrace was an added bonus. We would certainly recommend this property to friends and relatives traveling to Rome.

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

Guest: Richard Crabtree (Sheffield)
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

Thank you Clara for our third enjoyable stay at your very nice appartment. It is so convenient with access to St Peters and central Rome and shops for food. The weather was ideal so we did much walking ambling for a lot of the time as well as sightseeing.

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Guest: Ian & Pauline (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

A great location and a lovely, safe and quiet neighbourhood retreat after Rome's hectic pace. The apartment was very clean and comfortable and although the kitchen was tiny, it served our needs. Sidis mini mart 2 minutes away was always handy as were some very good local restaurants within easy walking distance. We especially enjoyed riding the quaint elevator. A very good first time Roman experience we would recommend.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/06/09

Clara’s Alberico apartment exceeded our expectations and perfectly suited our stay in the Eternal City for 11 days. The owner’s daughter, English-speaking, Francesca, proved to be gracious and personable, willing to answer our questions and give helpful advice upon arrival. Staying there provided an opportunity to be part of the rhythm and bustling life of the exciting city through integration with the locals. We felt very safe and enjoyed exploring a plethora of shops and eateries, while strolling through various residential neighborhoods. Relishing eating outdoors with the sight of Castel Sant’Angelo lit up in the background, we enjoyed dining in the leisurely Italian style—never any pressure to “turn the table.” Its close proximity to public transportation helped immensely. I had secured tickets to a double-decker sight-seeing bus before leaving the US, and the stop turned out to be a short walk away. This gave us the opportunity to get a feel for the city and plan our stops. When we arrived back at the apartment exhausted from sight-seeing and an unseasonable spell of hot weather, the air conditioner proved delightful. Also, we could either eat in or rest in its comfy environs to go out later to dine in the cool of the evening. I always enjoyed throwing open the shuttered windows in the morning to see the little swallows flying about with their high-pitched sounds. I would highly recommend this place, and hope to return in the future.

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Guest: nathalie and Jim Graham (Damascus, Virginia USA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

Thank you, Clara, for a wonderful stay in your very beautiful apartment. Everything was more than was promised. The area is perfect, safe, and easy to walk to the Vatican and many of Rome's most famous monuments. Staying in your apartment made our Roman Holiday the best ever! We hope to stay with you again on our next trip. Best wishes, Nathalie and Jim

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Guest: Mike205 (The Woodlands, TX USA)
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

My family of four had a wonderful holiday at this apartment. Great location!!!! Right by Vatican, it is an eight minute walk to the metro stop, from the metro stop we were at the Colosseum in 25 minutes. Lots of dining and shops near the apartment. There is also a market on the next block, We were able to save a lot of money by using the market and having dinner at the apartment. I would definitely stay here again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/15/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

My friend and I stayed here for a week. We found the apt. very comfortable,clean and well equipped. It is an excellent location in a quiet neighborhood but very close to restaurants and shopping and St. Peter's. The views from the apt. were wonderful and memorable. We would stay here again.

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