Spacious, sunny garden terrace has a retractable awning, dining table, and views
Location: Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
VRBO Special: 10% off stays of 5 nights or more until March 31, 2010.
A terrace opens up every room in this bright penthouse near the Spanish Steps. It offers fine quality and dreamed-of enjoyment of Roman skies.
Location
The penthouse Carina apartment is located between the Spanish Steps and the monumental Piazza del Popolo. This area is prized for its fine buildings, central location, fine shopping and dining. It is also very close to the Villa Borghese park just a few minutes walk or jog.
Exterior
The apartment is accessed from Via del Corso but does not face that street that carries little traffic but a steady river of pedestrians. It opens onto the side street and the large terrace faces away from the river towards the Pincian gardens and the Spansh Steps.
Interior
Carina is arranged in what we used to call "railroad" style with the rooms arrayed in a row along one side of the apartment. Off of the generous foyer (good place to leave luggage) is the first bedroom that has a small private terrace overlooking the rooftops. A bistro table and two chairs invite a quiet breakfast in the warm air. The room is large enough for a queen-sized bed, a three drawer bureau and a chair. A shelf above the bed can hold your book, glasses and alarm clock. The bed faces a flat-screen television with satellite reception for a few English-language programs. For efficiency, the closets for guests are outside the bedroom in a row along the hallway.
Along the hall and next is an almost identical bedroom that only lacks the television. The hallway then widens to form a cosy living room. Admittedly narrow, there is room for a table in front of the sofa that can be tucked in the window-well when not in use. When you are sitting on the right side of the sofa, your view is out the window and across the terrace. A comfy wicker chair expands seating. If you are four, you can bring in a chair from the kitchen or terrace.
A garden terrace (approx 12 x 12 feet) is accessed from the living room. It has an adjustable awning for warm or wet days. A large table easily seats four. The views are lovely and peaceful of Villa Medici in the Pincian gardens across to the Trintà dei Monti area. You can see the steeple of the Greek church in the foreground.
Behind the living room is a modern eat-in kitchen with small refrigerator, four burner gas range, gas oven and dishwasher. The kitchen, too, has a nice terrace with awning. the kitchen table will comfortably seat three. Accessed from the kitchen is a utility room with sink and washing machine. A drying rack is stored there; take it out onto the kitchen terrace for drying laundry.
As promised, even the bathroom has a terrace! Admittedly, it is only about a foot deep, but French doors fold open and the sun pours in. The view from the window in the bathroom is also great. Brush your teeth while gazing up at the Villa Medici Académie de France that hosts many cultural events. There is a full tub with a shower.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Independently controlled air conditioning units in each bedroom and living room.
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio (5) : Every room has a terrace.
- View/Location
- Monument View: Villa Medici, Pincio, Trinita de Monti
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
High Season Prices in Euros 1 Mar - 31 Oct, Dec 19 - Jan 6
1-2 Guest: 7 nights €1600 - 6 nights €1440 - 5 nights €1280
3-4 Guest: 7 nights €1800 - 6 nights €1620 - 5 nights €1440
Low Season Prices in Euros Jan 6 - 1 Mar, 1 Nov - Dec 19
1-2 Guest: 7 nights €1330 - 6 nights €1200 - 5 nights €1070
3-4 Guest: 7 nights €1550 - 6 nights €1350 - 5 nights €1200
5 nights minimum. The price includes booking fee, transaction fees, wire fees,
key holder fee, greeting, final cleaning and utility allowance.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1900
Why the Owner Chose Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps)
There is something to love in Italy for everyone. If you love art and history, Italy is marvelous. But you don't have to be crazy about art and history, nor do you have to speak Italian. Do you like fashion, shopping, cars, geology, photography, relaxation, hiking, biking...? There are riches of every sort waiting for you in Italy. And the foundation for your enjoyment of Italy is its rich culture and wonderful people. It is impossible to appreciate the Italian culture in a dispassionate manner; you will, at every turn, meet the hospitable, gentle, courteous, friendly, and happy Italian people. That is why vacation rentals are so wonderful; you get to meet people and the culture in person.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
We want you to love your vacation, love Italy, and love the service of Italy Perfect.
Sincerely,
Pat & Lisa Byrne
Spend half an hour at the Spanish Steps and we guarantee you will see someone you know either a personaly acquaintance or a celebrity.
Artists flocked to this famous street. This is where Cary Grant's apartment in Roman Holiday was located.
Owner's Map of Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps)
This apartment is offered by Italy Perfect. We are a family business with a mission! We want you to love visiting Italy as much as we do. We are sisters Lisa and Pat Byrne who lived in Italy in our youth and now travel there frequently for business and pleasure.
We offer only short term rentals that we carefully hand pick for their locations, furnishings, amenities, and that we can personally recommend and would want to stay in ourselves. We travel frequently to inspect, and usually stay in, the rentals we represent. We select vacation rentals that offer charm, good locations, cleanliness, quality furnishings and hospitable welcomes. We count the number of steps up to the property, check the size of the refrigerator, shower, listen for noise, inventory the kitchen equipment and even inspect the mattresses. This is our most important point of differentiation which sets us apart from many other vacation rental firms. Even with careful advance research and personal connections, we still choose to not represent more than 50% of the properties we visit. And, once we agree to represent a property we regularly re-inspect it to ensure our standards are being met.
Property Photos
- Spacious, sunny garden terrace has a retractable awning, dining table, and views - Piazza di Spagna Penthouse Apartment Terrace Flat Screen TV
- Living room sofa faces terrace - Piazza di Spagna Penthouse Apartment Terrace Flat Screen TV
- Living room looking towards entry. - Piazza di Spagna Penthouse Apartment Terrace Flat Screen TV
- Eat in kitchen has its own terrace with awning.
- Modern and bright kitchen fully equipped.
- Bedroom has a small private terrace with awning, flat screen TV.
- Your roommate will appreciate your serving coffee on the private bedroom terrace
- Cosy bedroom has three drawer chest; closet is outside the door in the hallway.
- Second bedroom is almost identical to the first. Queen bed, chest, terrace!
- View from both bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom towards the Pincio & Villa Medici
- View from both bedrooms and the kitchen towards the Tiber river.
- Bright bathroom has its own tiny terrace on the left of this photo.
- Bathtub with standup shower.
- Utility Room has a sink and washing machine.
- View of terrace from living room.
- Elevator for two.
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Positive Rating
A for satisfaction Oct 2009 We loved the apartment. It couldn’t have been more perfect for our use and stay. As you said central to every event for the wedding, shopping and just touring Roma. We adored the terrace and spent our mornings and late afternoons there as we rested between stops and planned the day. Our host was extremely responsive in meeting us and answering any questions. The apartment was clean, sheets linen always my favorite. I would give it an A for satisfaction and would definitely book it again. Best regards, Maureen
Positive Rating
We felt we were in a movie. Sep 2009 This apartment was the highpoint of our trip to Italy. It was our own private nest above the busy city. I It felt like we should be in a movie of a romantic trip to Rome. We were on the terrace all the time. Coffee on the bedroom terrace, breakfast on the big one... The weather was very warm (90!) but we didn't need a/c, just opened up all the windows and terraces. The views are timeless, with that high position, we were able to orient ourselves in the city and enjoy the green hills above and rooftops in the foreground. The apartment is cosy, as they say, but well planned and worked great for us. Pat at Italy Perfect was so helpful and we read all the information she sent. This was a our first time to rent an apartment while traveleing and it was a great experience thanks to her. Anna