Magic Rome

• Our stay in Rome

  Our stay in Rome

  • Guest Mário
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 07/21/12
  We have stayed in the "Magic Rome" apartment in a group of 5 adults. Massimo and Alex were very warm and helpful. The location is very good and the apartment is very well maintained. It offers all the comfort for a good vacation time. We hope to return.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Young Couple's First Time In Rome

  Young Couple's First Time In Rome

  • Guest L & K
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/18/12
  My wife and I were very pleased with the apartment. It was clean, spacious, and had most all of the accommodations of home. Much better than a small and overpriced hotel room. All appliances functioned well. The portable air conditioning unit was a life saver since Rome was very hot during our stay. We used it at night to keep the bedroom cool. The kitchen was great and we cooked dinner once during our stay.The apartment is conveniently located near bus and tram routes, local cafes, ristorantes, bars, outdoor market, pasta shop, etc. It's nice because the area is not too overloaded with tourists. The apartment is gated and we felt safe in the neighborhood. A rental car is really not necessary. We were able to visit all of the main tourists destinations by either walking or using public transportation. We had a map that showed all of the bus and tram routes, which turned out to be very helpful. You can purchase bus and tram tickets at the little green newspaper shops on the street corners. The owners were very nice and easy to communicate with in person, via email, and on the phone. The owner met us at the apartment to let us in and even taught us how to make Italian coffee, which is delicious. We made coffee every morning throughout the rest of our stay. The owner also made sure that we made it safely to the airport when we left. We really enjoyed our stay in this Trastevere apartment and both agree that the week went by way too fast. We would recommend this apartment to travellers looking for a genuine experience in Rome.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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• Magic Rome it is!

  Magic Rome it is!

  • Guest jennie
  • Date of stay 03/03/12
  • Review Submitted 03/13/12
  We just returned from a week's stay in this beautiful apartment smack in the middle of the hip Trastevere neighborhood of Rome, and recommend the experience highly. We walked everywhere -- and when we didn't wish to, we took the convenient tram that owner Alex had so kindly told us about. The apartment is well appointed, quiet, comfortable, and within walking distance to an open air food market, grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, and the famous Sunday morning flea market. If you don't find us at home in the States, then please check one of the cafes on the piazza facing the Church. It's heaven on earth.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Family w/ kids (9, 11)...Loved our italian home in Rome!

  Family w/ kids (9, 11)...Loved our italian home in Rome!

  • Guest Katie
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/28/11
  Do not hesitate to book this apartment. Alex is incredible! I asked him for ideas for places to celebrate my son's 9th birthday and he had not one BUT TWO special Italian cakes along with balloons and candles waiting for us in the apartment when we arrived! The location is really great... on the fringe of the madness that is central Rome... tucked away nicely in a vibrant neighborhood into the base of Gianicolo Hill. By our third day we were really becoming part of the wonderful neighborhood where everyone was so friendly and helpful. On the first day we went to the market and stocked up with fruits, fresh deli meats, cheeses and breads. The other customers and the people at the deli counter were so nice and fun to communicate with. They all participated in helping us pick from the unfamiliar meats; we had the most incredible Prosciutto and Salami from there! (Yes the Parma is the best!) We bought fresh ravioli &tortellini from a shop down the street for lunch one day... awesome! The little cafe directly across the street had great, cheap cappucinos and good food too! The fancier restaurant kitty-corner from apartment was excellent... some of the best pizza we ate and the pasta dishes were great too! We met the owner who is from Naples and worked in the States...delightful man. We sent our exhausted boys up to bed after dinner and my husband and I enjoyed private time on the romantic patio from which we could see the windows of the apartment (so we knew all was well). Take the 115 bus (it's a smaller electric bus) that runs right up the street in front of the apartment. It takes you to the top of Gianicolo Hill (go there for the best views of Rome and a nice park) and down to a station where the line ends or "terminates". If you get out here and walk through the bus station garage there are elevators that take you down and then a long escalator... after a walk through a clean pedestrian tunnel you emerge at St. Peter's Square, right in front of the Vatican. Once we discovered this "short cut" we saved tons of time/distance walking. From the 115 "terminal" stop you can also catch the 116 bus which winds its way along the narrow streets of old Rome including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Villa Borghese. The apartment was clean and had EVERYTHING we needed. Would return in a heartbeat and spend more time enjoying and exploring Trastevere. Advise: do what Romans do..go to bed late, get up early, enjoy siesta&gelato daily!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Wonderful apt - location, value, and a great ower

  Wonderful apt - location, value, and a great ower

  • Guest kevino
  • Date of stay 07/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/26/11
  We spent four days/nights in mid-July 2011 in Alex's rental apartment with our family of four. The location was excellent -- a great neighborhood with restaurants that are not too pricy, good locations for all the major to-dos in Rome and easy access to public transit. The apartment has plenty of amenities and is quite spacious. The cafe across the street opens early and stays open late (perfect for an afternoon break). Groceries are close and there's a farmer's market on the nearby square every morning. One minor suggestion: please get wi-fi! (The cafe has it but service was pretty spotty.) Otherwise, a real gem in a fantastic location.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Better than a hotel room.

  Better than a hotel room.

  • Guest 60's couple
  • Date of stay 06/09/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  Nice apartment, quite roomy. We were able to have friends over for dinner. Easy access to everything as listed. Nice neighborhood. Quiet during the day. Our flight arrived early in the morning and Alex was kind enough to allow us access to apt. The listing states off street parking and don't know what that means as nothing was told to us about off street parking. So if you plan on having a car, be sure to inquire as parking spaces on the street are hard to find. Our guests had to ride around looking for a place to park. There are 2 bars across the street which are quite loud in the evening, till at least 1 AM. Had to turn on the A/C to drown out the noise. The bar directly across the street, Broz, has free wi-fi but my laptop couldn't get internet access. Broz was more reasonably priced for cappucino and rolls than places in Piazza. Nice little vegetable vendor a few doors down from Broz across from apt. who also sells wine and beer. Fresh pasta shop on same street. The market one block down in the Piazza is great. Two grocery stores (one called Todi and a larger one two doors down) on other side of Piazza. We did walk to Piazza Navona, though we weren't planning on it, so it is possible. Difficulty getting a cab at times. Also walked to Jewish Ghetto area. Be sure to have your map with you when you go out walking as it's very easy to get 'lost' as streets aren't in a grid. We would definitely stay there again. We love Rome.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Authentic Roma in Trastevere!

  Authentic Roma in Trastevere!

  • Guest Christopher
  • Date of stay 05/31/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  If you desire to experience living in the authentic Roma neighborhood of Trastevere, this Magic Rome apartment is it! Located on the picturesque Via Goffredo Mameli, upon entering the courtyard to taking the elevator up to the 4th Floor, you’ll quickly come to the realization you’re not in Kansas anymore! The apartment was cleaned just before we arrived, and Massimo came to meet us at the apartment after our arrival and was very pleasant and attentive to our needs. Travelling with our 18-year old son and 21-year old daughter, we felt there was ample space for four adults; however, be aware that with one bathroom, there is a finite supply of hot water for showering. From the apartment, it’s a short walk to all the wonderful churches, restaurants, and shops within Trastevere, and where you can pick up public transportation, too. We found that we could walk to the Vatican and to locations as far away as the Trevi Fountain as long as time wasn’t an issue. Otherwise, you can catch a taxi at one of the stands on the main street. This was our first apartment rental experience, and we would enjoy staying in this apartment again. Spending five days here wasn’t enough – eight at a minimum to see most of the important sites without running yourself ragged. We would recommend that you brush up on your Italian because this isn’t an area filled with lots of English speaking tourists which could make it a challenge for some. There's also an internet café about 100 yards down the street, and a great little supermarket (Todi’s) down the street that has plenty of food and supplies nearby. Be sure to visit the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere and enjoy a meal at Hosteria del Moro de Tony’s. Thank you Alex and Massimo for your Magic Rome apartment experience…Ciao!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Fantastic apartment! Perfect for a young family.

  Fantastic apartment! Perfect for a young family.

  • Guest MuffinMummy
  • Date of stay 12/18/10
  • Review Submitted 01/17/11
  We had fabulous stay in this apartment for 5 days in December 2010. We have 3 children (just 5, 2.5 and 5 months) and this apartment was very easy and wonderful to "live" in. We found it very easy to walk from Trastevere train station (straight from the airport), it is about 15 minutes along a flat straight road - although catching the tram would be easier! The apartment is very well-appointed and comfortable, with clean comfortable furniture and plenty of bedding and towels. Trastevere is a wonderful place to stay, we found an excellent cafe for our morning caffeine fix (Baylon, about 5 mins walk away) and there are plenty of food stores around to make dinner in the apartment. One day we walked to the Colosseum and the Pantheon, another day walked in the other direction through Piazza Navona, Borghese Gardens, Spanish Steps, and on our last morning we walked (and caught the 115 bus!) up Giancolo Hill - it's right across the road and has fabulous views! We were reluctant to leave, and would return in a heartbeat. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! A wonderful apartment.

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

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• Excellent stay in a lovely apartment

  Excellent stay in a lovely apartment

  • Guest Stephanie
  • Date of stay 10/23/10
  • Review Submitted 11/05/10
  The apartment is quite spacious and lovely, on a beautiful street in Trastevere. It is very well located --a short walk to the heart of Trastevere, on a street that is a more upscale and quiet. We were three women travelling together, and the apartment was perfect for us. As another reviewer said, it is actually more spacious than it appears in the photos. The living room is quite large; the master bedroom is also large, and the second bedroom is plenty of room for one person. The apartment was cleaned just before we arrived. I had visited Rome two years ago and stayed in a B&B nearby. This was my first apartment rental experience, and will likely be the way I will try to travel from now on! And I would definitely enjoy staying in this apartment again. Alex, the host, was very gracious, pleasant and easy to communicate with. I love the Trastevere area and the countless small, charming shops one after another to buy wine, cheeses, baked goods, and produce. There's also a small supermarket just one street away where you can shop for all your needs, there's also an outdoor "farmer's market" that is open each day but Sunday selling produce, fish, meat, cheese and also some clothing. (I bought a beautiful wool sweater one day for 17 euros!) You will not be disappointed with this charming and comfortable apartment.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• An apartment with charm and character

  An apartment with charm and character

  • Guest Nick
  • Date of stay 05/30/10
  • Review Submitted 06/18/10
  This was our first trip to Rome, and our first experience with VRBO internationally. We were very pleased with the result. As someone who travels extensively on business in the US, the last thing I wanted to see was the inside of another hotel room. This apartment gave us that indescribable feeling of being 'home away from home.' The place has 'great bones', with some very nice - but not over the top - furnishings sprinkled about. The appliances worked well. An added plus was the bowl of fresh fruit, provided by Massimo, that we nibbled on all week. The neighborhood is lovely, with shops and trattorias within easy walking distance. Wifi is available across the street for a fee, but we chose to patronize a local coffee shop where it was free, and where we liked the lattes. The historical district and the Vatican are not far on foot, easy by cab. The circulating open-top tourist buses can be met just across the river. To sum it up, my only regret is that we could not stay longer.

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

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Weekly rates: €880/2 guests, €990/3 guests, €1100/4 guests, €1210/5 guests
€1320/6 guests.
Nightly rates: (3 night min) €130/2 guests, €150/3 guests, €165/4 guests,
€190/5 guests, €220/6 guests.
20% off on Nov-Jan-Feb. 20% increase Christmas and Easter holidays.
30% advance booking, 70% cash on arrival.
Prices include towels, linen, final cleaning, gas, electricity.
€200 deposit to be returned on departure day.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.