Spacious Master Bedroom, Queen Bed Overlooks Via del Boschetto near Coliseum
Location: Colosseo Foro Romano (Coliseum & Roman Forum), Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
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Enjoy a welcoming and interesting apartment in the characteristic Monti district. The Cicero apartment is complete and especially charming. If you use the second bedroom that will sleep two, then the large size of the master bedroom is especially nice, because it has its own comfortable reading area.
In the heart of the Monti district, you'll discover a wonderful part of Rome. The apartment is a block from the neighborhood gathering place of the piazza of Santa Maria, where Romans meet before seeking out their choice among the many restaurants. It is right in the center of Rome with many famous sights within easy walking distance. The neighborhood is characteristically Roman, one of the most ancient neighborhoods in the city. History echoes with views of the nearby Coliseum and the Roman Forum. 2000 years ago this was the suburra, the working class area of ancient Rome where Julius Cesar was born. A number of the most important churches in Rome are nearby: St. John Lateran, St. Peter in Chains, St. Mary Major. Traditionally a neighborhood of craftsmen, you will find old crafts and modern arts side by side.
There is a wealth of restaurants, beautiful shops with fine items of all kinds. Some guests find this are more fun to explore than jostling with the crowds around the Spanish Steps. The Cicero apartment is located right in the center of Monti, about equidistant to the Cavour and Coliseum subway stations. It is not on the far side of the Coliseum where you will find apartments that are a considerable distance from this desirable neighborhood. The building is located on a limited traffic street in Monti. There is local traffic. Directly across the street is a cafe with WIFI.
The apartment is on the second floor (American designation) and there is no elevator, so you will need to climb one flight of stairs. You enter the apartment into the living room which is spacious and features the original wood beams in the high ceiling. The room is internal so glass bricks above the doors of the external rooms bring in natural light. Many lamps ensure adequate lighting. There are several very nice piece of antique furniture from France. In a niche on the wall is a Roman statue of Cicero. Quality paintings adorn the walls.
In the living room is a television with DVD player (European standard). No satellite reception, so Italian shows only. There is also a CD player. The dining table is set against a partial wall that separates the small, well equipped kitchen. Next to the kitchen are handy cupboards. The master bedroom is very large and has a queen sized bed and a cozy, well-lit reading area. A large antique armoire has plenty of room for clothing. The second bedroom doubles as a study. There is a day bed with foam mattress and the bed for a fourth guest pulls out from under the day bed. When both beds are in use, the window end of the apartment is very full. There is an armoire for your clothing. Across the living room from the bedrooms is the bathroom that has a shower over tub. An alcove has a window that overlooks the inner courtyard. In the alcove is the washing machine.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Four burner gas stovetop, oven and under-counter refrigerator, Italian and "American" style drip coffeemakers. Pots, pans, utensils.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Communications
- Cell Phone: Loaner cell phone.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): The cafe across the street has free wifi.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
. 1-2 Guests | 3-4 Guests
5 nights .. € 980/5 nights | €1110/5 nights
6 nights .. €1110/6 nights | €1230/6 nights
7 nights .. €1230/7 nights | €1370/7 nights
**5 night minimum, you may stay less, but the minimum price is for 5 nights.
The prices include booking fee, credit card fees, wire fees, keyholder fee,
final cleaning, utility allowance and taxes.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Spacious Master Bedroom, Queen Bed Overlooks Via del Boschetto near Coliseum - Monti District Apartment in Rome, With Views of the Coliseum & the Roman Forum.
- Dining Table with Main Door Beyond in Monti Apartment with Fine Antiques - Monti District Apartment in Rome, With Views of the Coliseum & the Roman Forum.
- A Well-Lit Seating Area and View from Master Bedroom to the Living Room Area - Monti District Apartment in Rome, With Views of the Coliseum & the Roman Forum.
- Large Sofa and Fine Pieces of Art in Monti Apartment
- Narrow but Functional Kitchen Adjoins Dining Area
- Second Bedroom has Trundle Bed to Accommodate Four Guests
- Pretty Bathroom Has Alcove with Washing Machine and Courtyard View
- Shower over Tub Freshly Remodeled
- Study or Second Bedroom Looking Towards Living Room
- Cicero, the Famous Roman Politician and Orator, Overlooks the Living Room
- View from Cicero Apartment of Narrow Monti Street and Small Cafe
- Monti Neighborhood Presided Over by Santa Maria dei Monti is Full of Restaurants
- Monti Neighborhood is Wonderfully Picturesque, Keep Your Camera Handy
- Monti is a Village Within Rome, Explore, Shop, Sightsee. Many Dining Choices.
- Ancient Roman Monuments Such as the Forum and Coliseum Are Nearby
- Famous for Arts and Crafts, Shopping in Monti is Lots of Fun, Paintings in Shop
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Positive Rating
Three weeks in Monti neigborhood Oct 2009 Loved the apartment. The help that Beatrice gave us ws wonderful. She really helped us feel our apaartment was a home away from home. That included great local resturants as well as local events. Our apartment was perfect. Small but cozy but the best benefit was the great Roman neigborhood. Monti, is truly a local Roman neigborhood. After three weeks I felt like it was home and am still thinking about our coffee across the street at the cafe with free wifi or the owners of the Resturant that wished us well with hugs and kisses when we left, like old friends. Couldn't find a better location to spend three weeks in Rome. I almost felt home sick for Monti when I returned to Washington. Everything was perfect.
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I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the work you did when me and my daughter Cynthia booked the Cicero Apartment in Rome. The apartment was really nice, very well decorated which made it very cozy. In the kitchen there’s everything you need to cook, there’s towels in the bathroom, extra blankets if your cold a T.V and VCR and the list goes on … Beatrice had even bought us some American coffee which we drank to the last drop. About Beatrice, she is such a friendly person you feel like you’ve known her for years. She had a book for us with maps of everything you need in the area , from fish market, bakery, grocery store, bank, internet café, tons of restaurants etc … and when we had questions she was always available. Overall it’s been a great experience and I will recommend the Cicero Apartment to everybody I know who is planning a trip to Rome. I also wanted to thank you for recommending Stefano Repertorio for our car service needs. Like you said he was very courteous and punctual.
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We were in the 2 bedroom Cicero apartment for 5 days and had a lovely time. Although the second bedroom was a bit small, it was just perfect for our 2 children (aged 12 and 8). The owner Beatrice was delightful and thought of all the little things you need in the home to make it comfortable. We were initially concerned about the cost of electricity but if you are sensible and dont leave your airconditioner on 24/7, the tarrif in the rent should cover utilities (ours did). The apartment location was very good. We saw a lot of the Colloseum (since it was within working distance) and were able to walk to most of the shops, resturant and buses we needed. The folder provided by Beatrice was also very handy. The apartment is highly recommended! Segun & Shola Faniran, Dubai
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A friend and I stayed a week in this lovely property in the Monti area of Rome, where everything one could possibly need can be found within a short distance from the apartment; a meat market, bakery,fresh pasta shop, a wine shop, fresh produce shop , gelateria, newstand, ATM, pharmacy, and general grocery store are all close by. Restaurants of all types abound and the nearest Metro stop is close by, as are bus stops. The neighbors are friendly and welcoming; the local plaza is right around the corner and happily occupied on most nights by friendly locals. And best of all, major sights are close by, making this an ideal location for families with children. Care had been taken in the interior design of this property to preserve it's structure yet provide for simple needs. A compact kitchen hides behind what appears to be a floating wall, seperating the room from the lovely living space. The bathroom is large and comfortable, with a fair-sized window opening onto the interior courtyard. Glassblocks are strategically placed above doors and in the wall of the kitchen,allowing for more flow of light. Furniture is appropriate to the various spaces; nothing overwhelms or seems out of place. The kitchen is well stocked with everything necessary to prepare a large meal. Serious cooks will appreciate the highly effecient gas stove. And, for really hot nights, there is an air conditioner in each bedroom! We did not use them, prefering instead to let the night music in; the purr of traffic and the gentle sounds of glassware tinkling in the restaurant below.
Positive Rating
I stayed at the Cicero apartment for a week with my sister and brother-in-law. They had the large bedroom, which was lovely and spacious. I had the smaller one, so pretty and cozy, and I loved it. There are charming paintings and framed photographs on the wall and a bookcase full of interesting books. The place has a classic feel to it, with a bust of Cicero (made by the owner, Beatrice, it turns out) in the living room, and a piece of stone that was discovered when the site was excavated. The building, we were told, dates from the seventeenth century. You can tell that from the beautiful dark wood beams on the ceiling. Otherwise the apartment seems modern, very fresh and attractive. Beatrice has thought of everything for her guests' comfort and pleasure. There's a TV and DVD player, with several movies supplied. In the smaller bedroom I found a CD player with some good CDs. The living room and bathroom were both spacious and lovely. Dishes of candy and a bowl of apples were thoughtfully provided. The kitchen is small, but quite efficient. We enjoyed shopping in the neighborhood for our food, preparing simple meals and eating at the table at one side of the living room. One thing I would have liked is an electric coffeepot. I usually went downstairs to the bar/coffee shop/restaurant across the street—very convenient, and good for people-watching. Beatrice and our greeter were both very kind and helpful. He spoke excellent English and had a good sense of humor. She had prepared a very comprehensive notebook containing maps, information on transportation, suggestions for restaurants and entertainment, and instructions for all the appliances in the apartment. That was wonderful! We enjoyed the neighborhood—the cobblestone streets, the shops, the street musicians, the gelateria! We could get everything we needed nearby, and there were plenty of restaurants. The Coliseum, the Forum, and St. Peter in Chains are in walking distance. The subway and buses are very convenient. Though each bedroom had a good air conditioner, the place stayed pretty cool, and often we just opened our shuttered windows for a breeze. The place across the street was open at night, with people laughing and talking outdoors, so a couple of times when I went to bed early, I was glad I had my earplugs with me. (It wasn't obnoxious at all; the other two didn't need any such sleep aids. I just thought I'd suggest that for sensitive sleepers like me.) This is a lovely, spacious apartment with so many charming and thoughtful touches. We all had plenty of room to relax and enjoy ourselves. Beatrice even arranged transportation to the airport for us. She took care of it on the day of our arrival, so we didn't have to worry at all about that. All of us loved the place. We recommend it highly.
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The apartment was just the right size for our family of 3 and comfortably furnished. Within a day, we moved in and felt right at home. The books and reference materials left by Beatrice (the owner) were very helpful in getting us oriented in the first few days. Beatrice, herself, was friendly and helpful and made you feel like a guest, not a renter. The neighborhood itself has and draws a young, vital and local crowd. The "feel" of the place is one of living in a real Roman neighborhood with young professionals - which we liked very much. The piazza at the end of via del Boschetto comes alive in the evening. Strollers, diners and socializers make good use of the restaurants and the piazza. The Forum is a 5 minute walk. The Colosseum is a 10 minute walk and several wonderful churches (including San Pietro in Vincolo, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni Laterano and San Clemente) are within 15 minutes by walking and worth checking out. We opted to walk everywhere including Galleria Borghese, Spanish Steps, the Vatican and Piazza del Popolo and found it to be a great way to experience all of Rome's neighborhoods. Twice we used public transit (bus and subway). Both are nearby and both are easy to use. Some neighborhood tips: If you are eating-in at some point, make sure you try the gnocchi from Pasta Alla Uovo -- that is the local homemade pasta shop 3 minutes down the street. Our 12 year old son eats pizza everywhere and he swears that the pizza Margherita at Cafe Er Baretto (across the street) is the best he has ever eaten. We patronized Er Baretto and would get the wi-fi password and check email while having a drink after a long day of sightseeing. In the evening we would send e-postcards and research sights for the next day at the apartment window. If you go... enjoy and say hello to Beatrice for us.
Positive Rating
We LOVED it. The greeters were so personable and the owner so sweet. The neighborhood was great, but the apartment itself was adorable. We felt like we were in someone's private home, not a rental. We have already recommended it to someone.
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The apartment worked perfectly for us. Jan 2009 We had a lovely trip. Our hostess was so gracious and welcoming--the Italian version of you! If I ever lived in Rome, I would want to befriend her! She had put together a nice notebook with maps and suggestions for restaurants, shops, current exhibits, etc. She left us with a bowl of fresh fruit and other thoughtful amenities--and none of it expected. The apartment worked perfectly for us. It was charming and well-equipped. We would certainly recommend Italy Perfect and the Cicero apartment. Best wishes, Cary P.S. You've really done such a nice job dotting all the i's and crossing t's. We appreciated the material you sent and thought the Kid's Book was great.