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Happy House - 3BR Apartment in Vatican Area

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  • Minimum stay:N/A
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

A spacious, comfortable, secure apartment situated in a delightful Italian neighborhood and close to tourist attractions and amenities. An ideal residence for two couples or a family wishing to enjoy either short or long stays.
Centrally located and within easy walking distance of the Vatican, this spacious 105 square metre apartment features: a large living / dining area, spacious entry hall, 2 large bedrooms with abundant cupboard space and 1 single bedroom with wardrobe, 1 bathroom with shower and a fully equipped kitchen. Externally there are 2 balconies.
The apartment has reverse cycle air conditioning and a washing machine but no dishwasher. A telephone for incoming and free local calls together with ADSL & WiFi internet connection keeps you in touch with the world.

Neighborhood Description: The apartment is on the first (in USA, the second) floor of a modern building on a quiet cul-de-sac in the lovely residential quarter of Prati-Balduina. It is only a 10-minute walk from the Vatican Museums, Saint Peter's, Hilton Hotel and Loyola University.
All manner of public transport is available close by: Bus Stop (with frequent service) less than 50 metres; Metro (Cipro Station) 300 metres; Train (Appiano Station) 150 metres with through connection to Fiumicino Airport. The apartment is a 40 minute taxi ride from Fiumicino airport. We are happy to make arrangements for airport pickup or delivery.
The apartment is well served by a variety of local cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, and delicatessens / convenience stores. There is a welcoming Italian café for breakfast or lunch only a few paces from the front door. For those who relish cooking, a large fresh produce market (Via Andrea Doria) is a leisurely 10 minute walk away.
PLEASE NOTE: Check-In is from 4 to 7 p.m. and Check-Out by 10 a.m., to allow cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Let us know if your prefered Check-In or Check-Out time falls outside these and where possible we will be flexible, if this does not inconvenience other guests.

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Property Type

      • Apartment

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 5-6
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            King size beds (2) 2 rooms with king size bed, Twin or Single Beds (1) 1 room with single bed + an additional single bed (a ottoman single bed), Baby Cribs (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) a double sofà bed: a king size bed...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils
          • Refrigerator
          • Kitchen

          Amenities

          • Air Conditioning:

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          • Washing Machine
          • Linens Provided
          • Parking Off Street

          Entertainment

          • Stereo
          • CD Player
          • Television
          • DVD Player

          Communications

          • Wireless Internet
          • Broadband Access

          Outdoor Features

              Activities

              • Restaurants
              • Cinemas
              • Museums
              • Sight Seeing
              • Shopping
              • Fitness Center
              • Tennis
               

              Reviews

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              • Older Rome Apt.

                Older Rome Apt.

                • Guest Eniko
                • Date of stay 10/20/12
                • Review Submitted 10/25/12
                The apt. was a bit shabbier than the photos indicate, but quite comfortable and in a great location. It is in a residential area but within walking distance to the Vatican. Be prepared to walk a lot! Great little cafe at corner and grocery around the corner. The owners were very friendly and quite helpful with the many questions we had. Given the price and the nice owners, we'd recommend.

                Recommended for: Sightseeing.

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              • Best Apartment

                Best Apartment

                • Guest Bill
                • Date of stay 03/17/12
                • Review Submitted 04/28/12
                This apartment made our trip very enjoyable. A must stay. Can not thank our hosts enough. Very clean. I would recommend this to anyone. Thanks again

                Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.

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              • Spacious, clean and near everything

                Spacious, clean and near everything

                • Guest Anneohio
                • Date of stay 12/29/11
                • Review Submitted 04/02/12
                We stayed at Happy House with three kids (ages 6, 9, and 12). The apartment is large and close to public transportation (as well as within walking distance from the Vatican). Paulo and Adriana were incredibly welcoming and helpful during our entire stay. They were great about giving advice for being in Rome with kids. The apartment was clean and we had a fabulous stay there. The apartment is close to a supermarket, the metro, a cafe, and restaurants. We would stay at Happy House again in an instant if we were going back to Rome. Highly recommended.

                Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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              • The Best Vacation EVER!!!!

                The Best Vacation EVER!!!!

                • Guest Bob and Barb
                • Date of stay 10/22/11
                • Review Submitted 12/06/11
                My husband and I were fortunate to stay at Happy House for six weeks this fall. We can honestly say that it was our best vacation ever. The apartment was spacious and comfortable and within only a few days we felt like we were home. What made our stay in Rome more than we ever expected was the gracious attention and generosity of Adriana and Paolo. They helped us quickly get acclimated to the neighborhood, the transportation systems and everything we would need to make us comfortable in Rome. The location of the apartment is within walking distance to bus, metro, groceries, laundry, a great cafe for our morning cappuccini and so much more. We were a 25-30 minute leisurely walk to the Vatican. We highly recommend Happy House and hope to return in the not to distant future. We totally enjoyed our stay here.

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

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              • Happy Times at Happy House

                Happy Times at Happy House

                • Guest Sue
                • Date of stay 09/02/10
                • Review Submitted 04/25/11
                My family and I have had the good fortune of staying at Happy House for slightly more than six months; September - November 2010 and February - April 2011. The property is well maintained, is exactly as described and pictured on the vbro site, and is conveniently located. I would highly recommend the apartment to others. The most important aspect of the rental, however, is the genuineness of the owners. Adriana and Paolo are very responsive and generous with their time and attention. All of us were reassured to know that Adriana and Paolo were available if we needed them. In addition, Paolo continually loaned us movies for entertainment and Adriana shared secrets for shopping and cooking. Both are very giving and kind and we are thankful to have met them. Our time at Happy House is a source of joy.

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

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

              • loved it miss it

                loved it miss it

                • Guest raquel
                • Date of stay 06/21/09
                • Review Submitted 02/16/11
                We stayed there 2 years ago and I have fond memories or this condo. So close to the vatican and the metro which can take you anywhere you want to go or do. Close to the best pizza resturant , just ask the locals. The condo owner was the best and he won;t do you wrong. He was so helpful . Watch out for his driving though.LOL It you want something close to attractions and shopping this place is for you.

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

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              • Roman Holiday

                Roman Holiday

                • Guest Dorothy from Oz
                • Date of stay 01/03/11
                • Review Submitted 01/26/11
                We have had a month of enjoying Rome while staying at Happy House. I agree with all the other reviews about the apartment, its location, public transport and facilities. What distinguishes this apartment are the owners. Paolo and Adriana help make this place special with their warm welcome, orientation tour and suggestions for living like a local. Our pleasure at Happy House is not only being tourists in this great city but also just being part of this very italian neighbourhood with it's local shops, coffee bars, grocery stores and the Mercato Trianfali. We wanted a travel experience that connected us to people not just places. This location has been great. We will definitely be back again.

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

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              • Family friendly

                Family friendly

                • Guest Dixter
                • Date of stay 07/11/10
                • Review Submitted 12/22/10
                We stayed at "Happy House" for a few days in July 2010. We had read reviews before hand and were encouraged by the return visitors, and after our stay we would have no hesitation in staying again. The apartment was very clean and spacious,well laid out for a family of two adults and three children (girls 16 and 14 and boy 12). We met Paolo who was very friendly and helpful on our arrival and as we departed. The positioning of the apartment is good, close to trains and buses and within walking distance of the Vatican.

                Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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              • Happy Times in the Happy House

                Happy Times in the Happy House

                • Guest Adam
                • Date of stay 06/15/10
                • Review Submitted 08/11/10
                We very much enjoyed our brief week in Rome, and this beautiful apartment made it even better. The location was ideal, with fairly easy access to public transport, and many nearby (and delicious) restaurants. Be sure to ask about the nearby gelateria; we will be back if for no other reason than for the gelato. Paolo and Adriana were incredibly hospitable and more than willing to help with any issue that arose. The apartment was clean and easily lived up to the information provided. Whenever we come back to Rome, we will be staying here.

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

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              • Comfortable Stay in Happy House

                Comfortable Stay in Happy House

                • Guest Lindum
                • Date of stay 07/22/10
                • Review Submitted 08/04/10
                For our family of five this apartment was spacious and had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay, because of how it has been furnished and arranged you feel you are staying in a real Rome home. Adriana and Paolo are very helpful in answering questons and taking you around the area once you arrive to show you all the things that the area has and where to get various public transport. It is convenient for buses, trains and the metro – of which the buses probably are the best to get around, once you have worked everything out. We loved Rome and the apartment and hope sometime to return to do all the things that we did not have time for in our ten day stay.

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

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              Christmas, New Year's & Easter-Euro 980 p/week for 2 persons
              1st Nov-20 Dec, 7th Jan-28th Feb Euro 100 per night 2 persons
              March, April, July, August Euro 110 per night 2 persons
              May,June,September,October Euro 120 per night for 2 persons
              Each additional persons: Euro 15 per night or Euro 90 per week
              Minimum stay:4 nights. Not for Christmas, New Year's & Easter
              Ask for montly rate. Cautional Deposit of €200.
              Week: 1 night free. Power as for meter (0,40 per KW). Final cleaning Euro 60
              

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              Owner info

              Year Purchased: 2001

              About the owner: Adriana, Paolo in Loira Valley

              The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
              Happy House holds very fond memories for me. Fifty-five years ago my father, Salvatore, and my mother, Linda, decided to move our family from the hills of Tuscany to Roma so I could attend a better school. My father travelled to Roma and found Happy House, located on a quiet, safe and friendly street. In summer of 1954, we happily moved here. I spent my childhood and college days here, surrounded by love and friendship. My husband, Paolo, my mother Linda and I welcome you to my childhood home.


              Contact us

              • Primary: +39 3395004413
              • Secondary: +39 3406611730 (Italy) skype: a.monoscalco

               

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              Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #19643

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              3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
              Sleeps 6


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