Michelangelo Penthouse, in Center of Rome

• A Wonderful Vacation

  A Wonderful Vacation

  • Guest Bruce76
  • Date of stay 09/05/12
  • Review Submitted 11/11/12
  Three of us enjoyed Flavio's penthouse for 2 weeks. It was a wonderful base for exploring Rome. If you stay there, be certain to look at and understand the transit map of Rome that Flavio provides and then buy a weekly bus/metro pass - there are very few places in Rome that are not within a few hundred yards of a bus, trolley or subway stop and that is a lot cheaper than taxis every day. Flavio is a great host, and his mother Antonnia (who cleans the apartment and changes the linens at least 2x/week) is an absolute jewel. The apartment is bright and airy, and while we didn't cook any meals (tho the kitchen is equipped to do so) the convenience of the coffee and milk Flavio provides daily, and a fridge for the fresh fruit, cheese and wine we bought at the market down the block made it feel like a home away from home. And the great patio with a view over the roofs to St. Peter's was the place where we sat in the morning before our adventures or in the evening after a long day of playing tourist. For Flavio I would recommend he add another couch or a couple of chairs in the living room, and we must warn travelers that the only closet in the apartment is in the 2nd bedroom, so for those clothes that should be hung up you will need to plan around your co-traveler if there are folks in both bedrooms. But other than that, we had absolutely no complaints (other than Italian telephones which were still a mystery after 2 weeks). For travelers staying at the apartment we would like to suggest you try the local restaurants; most of those on Flavio's recommendations range from good to excellent. We would add that you should also try Bella Napoli at Via Simone de Saint Bon, 57; its about 8 blocks from the apartment which means a nice walk back after dinner. And for a "special" dinner try Ristorante Tor de Quinto (a cab ride). Ciao!

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

  Owner response: thank you for your hint about chair , we will follow your suggest. and thank you for your kindly recension. Kind Regards

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• Tullymore group

  Tullymore group

  • Guest Imp
  • Date of stay 10/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  We were 11people in our group and we rented both penthouses connected by an interior door. The penthouses were beautiful with great views from the terraces , and Flavio and his mother Antonella were great in taking care of us. The location was great ; located in a quiet residential area with great restaurants and shops and about 20 minute walk to the Vatican. There was a bus stop right by the apartments making it easier to catch the bus. We would recommend these penthouses to anyone.

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

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• Comfortable and spacious both indoors and out !

  Comfortable and spacious both indoors and out !

  • Guest nancy
  • Date of stay 08/01/11
  • Review Submitted 01/20/12
  Our first time in Rome and we were SO HAPPY we found this wonderful Penthouse apartment on HomeAway to stay at. The indoor living spaces were wonderful and the 2 bedrooms allowed plenty of privacy for both ourselves and our 16 year old daughter. The kitchen and living room were great to relax in and the outdoor wraparound patio/deck was AWESOME and even in August, cooled off enough at night to relax outside it was wonderful! Loved the fact that I could do laundry and leave it out to dry outside during the day. Flavio and his Mom were the best! They provided breakfast the night before and were so friendly and helpful. We were able to walk to the Vatican which was a huge plus. Couldn't think of a better place to come home to relax in, after a crazy day of touring. If we come back to Rome again - which we would love to - we would defnitely stay here again. Thanks again Flavio! ~ Nancy, Steve and Shannon from New York

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

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• New Year's holiday with family

  New Year's holiday with family

  • Guest Kim
  • Date of stay 12/28/11
  • Review Submitted 01/09/12
  We stayed 9 days with family over the holiday period. We were very happy with the reception and help by both Flavio and Antonella which made our holiday everything it was meant to be. Flavio arranged our transportation from the airport with Tullio and he was there waiting for us and was very helpful and friendly. Flavio then met us out at the street to help with the luggage. We were situated not far from the St. Peters approx. a 15 minute walk. There were many nice restaurants in our residential area and good shopping as well closer to St. Peters. The apartment was a 2 bedroom fairly basic furnishings but the beds in the bedooms were very firm and low to the ground, the sofa bed in the living room was fine as well. . My family (all adults) thought it was great and cosy. The balcony is a complete wrap around and well used by us even in January. The water pressure in one of the washrooms was low at times as well as hot water somtimes iffy. The bathrooms were dated but spotless. Antonella came by every evening between 6pm - 8pm and dropped off your choice of coffee - instant for those who would prefer american coffee and espresso coffee for the two coffee makers. We made espresso coffee with hot milk (cafe latte) every morning, Antonella also brought the milk and two different juices, cookies and pastries, Nutella, jams and bread for the toaster. The kitchen is well equipped and very bright as well as the dining room. Table for 6 but can extend. Flavio and Antonella are always available to help and printed up our boarding passes and helped with transportation upon our departure as we were 6 adults leaving at three different times. All in all we loved our apartment...and the owners!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• 2-5 Nov 2010

  2-5 Nov 2010

  • Guest Peanut
  • Date of stay 11/02/10
  • Review Submitted 11/04/11
  My wife and children found this to be a nice facility. The owner was always available to answer questions and help with directions and recommendations for eating and site seeing as well as the apartment was clean and well maintained. I would confidently recommend this apartment to friends or relatives.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Perfect place to stay in Rome

  Perfect place to stay in Rome

  • Guest Marje
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 09/12/11
  My friend and I stayed here for 5 days in June. It was everything we had hoped for, and more. We took a taxi from the airport and Flavio met us at the front entrance of his building. He showed us around the beautiful apartment and explained everything and answered all of our questions. The apartment also has some very good guide books so there was lots of information on hand. The wrap-around terrace is huge and has great lounge chairs and also a table and chairs so we could eat outside or sip wine while relaxing and enjoying the view after a full day of sight-seeing and shopping. We really appreciated the fact that there was a land-line phone in the apartment for local calls as we did not bring a mobile phone with us. Everything we needed was there and the apartment was very clean and beautifully furnished. There are restaurants and grocery stores within easy walking distance, including a good one right across the street. It's a nice nice area and we felt safe. We took the bus to get to many sites and it was very easy to get around. No need for a car here. Flavio and his Mother are very warm and friendly people and made us feel very much at home. I really look forward to staying here the next time I'm in Rome and would highly recommend it to my friends and relatives.

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

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• Michelangelo Penthouse

  Michelangelo Penthouse

  • Guest Mimi
  • Date of stay 06/13/11
  • Review Submitted 09/12/11
  Our family of 11 with children ranging from 10 to 17 had a wonderful experience at Flavio's property. He was so helpful in communicating with us before we got there and while we were there he and his lovely mother answered all our questions and concerns. The listing description was accurate and the property was very clean. We were able to walk to the Vatican and the views from the terrace of Rome and the Vatican were spectacular. We ate on the terrace and had a wonderful time. We would highly recommend this property for families or anyone wanting to be close to the city. ma

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

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• Can't Say Enough Good things!!

  Can't Say Enough Good things!!

  • Guest dvsadam
  • Date of stay 06/12/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  Recently stayed at the penthouse with family and everything was just as described. The owner and his mother were extremely accomodating with everything we needed. We were looking for something close to the Vatican, and this unit was about a 15-20 minute walk which was close enough. Would definitely recommend!!

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

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• A Roman holiday awaits

  A Roman holiday awaits

  • Guest O2BNParis
  • Date of stay 10/25/10
  • Review Submitted 11/18/10
  The Panoramic penthouse was a lovely, well-appointed apartment in an authentic Roman neighborhood. There was plenty of room for three adults and one lively three year old. Every thing was in order, and the pictures and information provided was spot on. The deck offered beautiful views of the city, and space to put your feet up and relax after a busy day of roaming in Rome. The neighborhood is a bit off the beaten path, which we really appreciated. A 20 min walk and you're at the Vatican. There were a few restaurants nearby, and a grocery store down the block. The kitchen was well stocked (could have used a roll of paper towels, but we didn't think to ask). The bus stop right out front made it easy and convenient to get around town. On a rainy day, we were able to hail a taxi just down the street. Flavio and his mother were the most gracious of hosts. The breakfast provided was generous, and we really appreciated the bottles of water, milk, juice and coffee. I would recommend taking Flavio up on the offer to arrange transportation to the apartment upon arrival. I would recommend the Panoramic or any of Flavio's apartments for a relaxing respite in Rome. Ciao.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: than you very much for your lovely words from my and my mother. i hope we will see another time on Rome.

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• Wonderful and well maintained apartment

  Wonderful and well maintained apartment

  • Guest Judy
  • Date of stay 10/25/09
  • Review Submitted 11/03/10
  We are a family of five who stayed at Flavio's rental in Rome near the Vatican and St. Peter's. It was about a kilometer walk to the nearest metro but there is a bus line just outside the apartment. It was extremely clean, wonderful (sweet) breakfast, not hot. They provided bottled water, juices, tea and coffee, towels (including replacements), toilet paper, and offered to also change our linens if we so desired, (we stayed one week). Security was excellent, and even though we arrived very Late at night, Flavio met us with our keys, a Map and lots of info. free wifi is great, and the terrace is lovely. We were so comfortable and impressed with service. And we were able to secure our luggage on checkout day prior to our departure.

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

  Owner response: thank you very much we have read with very pleasure your feedback, we are a lovely remember about your polite family

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€ 28/night for person , for 8 person
180 euro/night , from 2 person to 5 person

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