Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Quiet Island in the Busy Center of Rome

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/03/12 Review Submitted: 04/11/12

What a place! Campo di Fiori is literally the epicenter of Roman nightlife and is just getting warmed up at midnight when places like Piazza Navonna are becoming deserted. The apartment itself, however, is a 45 second walk off the Campo di Fiori and is amazingly quiet in its locked courtyard location. The flat is very spacious and the two bedrooms were very comfortable. We had two 16 year old girls with us who had a fabulous time. The Wi-Fi worked very well and if you get a Skype account on a smart phone you can easily make international calls from a US phone which will otherwise not work in Europe. The owner as well as the management company do everything they can to ensure a pleasurable stay. They do what they say they will do. We engaged the Leisure in Rome car service for the airport transfers and the drivers were waiting for us even for our departure on Easter Sunday. If you are looking for criticism, I can only think of minor things. The kitchen was perfect for us since we were on vacation and only wanted to get local yogurt and fruit from the morning market on Campo di Fiori for breakfast. If you are a serious cook with a desire to prepare complex meals, you may find the kitchen a bit lacking. Public transit in Rome is quite poor for such a large city with so many tourists, but that has little to do with this unit. Because of its location in a very old section of town, the Metro is not nearby and you must rely on bus service which is infrequent and crowded. Fortunately, you can walk to many of the major attractions in the city. I have rented vrbo properties all over the world, and this was one of the best. I would certainly use this unit again if I return to Rome.

Owner response:Lee...I am so glad you loved the location and the apartment. LOCATION LOCATION ....This is why I bought it ...and never needed a car. In truth...my dad found it for me, and managed it till few months ago, now he is older. He will be so happy to see your note. I will be in Rome next week with him. Come back soon... Giusy

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

Good Apartment for Two Couples with Great Location and Staff

Guest: A.S. (CT)
Date of Stay: 01/31/12 Review Submitted: 02/15/12

We chose this apartment for its location, virtually in Campo dei Fiore, and the fact that its two bedrooms and two bathrooms makes it excellent for sharing by two couples. All aspects of the rental process were faultless as was the airport pick-up arranged by Leisure in Rome. Our contact, Cory met us in the Campo at the moment our Limo pulled in and the formalities went without a hitch. He was always available to us for assistance and should be commended for his overall hospitality. The two bedrooms were small as is usual in most european apatments. The beds were firm but comfortable and the bathrooms well fixtured, The kitchen-dinningroom-livingroom was adequate for the four of us but would benefit from an additional comfortable chair. We were in Rome for one of the coldest weeks in years ( including the first major snowfall in 25 years) and had no difficulty keeping the apartment warm and cosy. I should also mention that the on-demand water heater kept up with showers for four. The little walking street on which the apartment is located is like a little medieval lane with several small shops and restaurants including Lucifero just five doors down the lane. We would happily consiedr renting it again.

Owner response:Alan, thank you very much for enjoying Rome despite the coldest week of the past 50 years. You are very wellcome to enjoy Rome in summer. Giusy

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Excelente location

Guest: Luiz Alberto (Brazil)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/12

The apartment is located 50 meters from the Campo dei Fiori, an excelent location. It´s a two suites apartment, with a complete kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, etc. The owner, Giuseppina, is a very kind person, who make all the necessary to guarantee a good stay - including leaving a "welcome pack" with a bottle of Prosecco, a bottle of white wine and a "Pannetone" - a tipical italian Christmas´ cake. A small issue with the water heating received her personnal attention, and a quick fix. All in all, we have had a great stay. My only suggestion: a new wall painting would be nice.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Email received from recent guest

Guest: Sehin
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

Hello Giusy, I want to say thank you for a fabulous accommodation. I posted 50 photos on Facebook already with captions. I thought I would share a few of them with you. Valeria, Agnes the tour guide, and Juliano the driver were just superb. I could not have had a better time in Rome. Everything was absolutely perfect. We love the apartment, the provision and the convenience. We already made friends with Maria next door. We had her at our place and she had my sister over, etc. We love the jewler next door, Giovanni. He is so awesome.

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LOCATION! LOCATION!LOCATION!

Guest: RoseAnn T.
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Location Location Location! First – I say – Guisy is not just a joy to deal with she is absolutely GORGEOUS as well! I had the opportunity to meet her as she was in town and I am so glad I did. There is much to be positively said about Guisy’s place, but you must first know you could not rent a flat in a better location!!!!!!!!!!!! For those of you unfamiliar with Rome, Piazza Campo dei Fiori is the THE center of antica Roma. The flat is 30 feet from the piazza -very quiet in a lovely private courtyard. Daily ( 7am- 2pm ) market Mon-Sat in the piazza filled with all sorts of wonderful flowers, fruits, vegetables, & other vendors, as well as places to dine, or go for your morning espresso/cappuccino. At night the piazza is teaming with life as well. Once you go from the hustle and bustle of the piazza, onto Via Cappellari, it gets peacefully quiet – walk this street for it’s many shops/small café’s. You can walk to everything from here, Pz Farnese (a stones throw away) Pz Navona, Pantheon, Vittoria Emauel , Forum, Giancolo, Fontana de Trevi, Campidoglio etc.( don’t miss Piazza Argentina close to flat-site where Julius Ceasar was murdered-many do not know this little fact) longest distances- Termini, Borghese Gardens and Piazza de Popplo & the Vatican Museum. A cab ride from near the campo-maybe 10 E to those area’s -we did not use the bus. It is a very residential area – you won’t find big hotels in this area or many tourists – mostly natives, which for me was heaven on earth!. You are close to Trastevere ( across the Tiber), one of those neighborhoods many tourists never venture to – it’s a working class area, old Roma - full of little shops, café’s, ristoranti – and not crowded. The flat is wonderful – plenty of room, beds comfortable, all the utensils you could need, clean, hot water in shower with good pressure, hair dryer, iron/ironboard, washing machine ( read instructions before using ), wall safe, – etc. AND TWO BEDROOMS WITH TWO ENSUITE BATHROOMS! For the two of us traveling this was the other item that sold me on Guiy’s place. The bedrooms are at opposite ends of the flat – giving each pure privacy and you never fear of disturbing the other. You won’t find many ( even larger flats ) in Italy where there are two bathrooms with showers. I cannot say enough of what a blessing this is, at least for me as I shared a bathroom on a vacation a few years ago, and it was horrible. The flat is spacious and has all you could need.

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

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Guest: RoseAnn T.
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Location Location Location! First – I say – Guisy is not just a joy to deal with she is absolutely GORGEOUS as well! I had the opportunity to meet her as she was in town and I am so glad I did. There is much to be positively said about Guisy’s place, but you must first know you could not rent a flat in a better location!!!!!!!!!!!! For those of you unfamiliar with Rome, Piazza Campo dei Fiori is the THE center of antica Roma. The flat is 30 feet from the piazza -very quiet in a lovely private courtyard. Daily ( 7am- 2pm ) market Mon-Sat in the piazza filled with all sorts of wonderful flowers, fruits, vegetables, & other vendors, as well as places to dine, or go for your morning espresso/cappuccino. At night the piazza is teaming with life as well. Once you go from the hustle and bustle of the piazza, onto Via Cappellari, it gets peacefully quiet – walk this street for it’s many shops/small café’s. You can walk to everything from here, Pz Farnese (a stones throw away) Pz Navona, Pantheon, Vittoria Emauel , Forum, Giancolo, Fontana de Trevi, Campidoglio etc.( don’t miss Piazza Argentina close to flat-site where Julius Ceasar was murdered-many do not know this little fact) longest distances- Termini, Borghese Gardens and Piazza de Popplo & the Vatican Museum. A cab ride from near the campo-maybe 10 E to those area’s -we did not use the bus. It is a very residential area – you won’t find big hotels in this area or many tourists – mostly natives, which for me was heaven on earth!. You are close to Trastevere ( across the Tiber), one of those neighborhoods many tourists never venture to – it’s a working class area, old Roma - full of little shops, café’s, ristoranti – and not crowded. The flat is wonderful – plenty of room, beds comfortable, all the utensils you could need, clean, hot water in shower with good pressure, hair dryer, iron/ironboard, washing machine ( read instructions before using ), wall safe, – etc. AND TWO BEDROOMS WITH TWO ENSUITE BATHROOMS! For the two of us traveling this was the other item that sold me on Guiy’s place. The bedrooms are at opposite ends of the flat – giving each pure privacy and you never fear of disturbing the other. You won’t find many ( even larger flats ) in Italy where there are two bathrooms with showers. I cannot say enough of what a blessing this is, at least for me as I shared a bathroom on a vacation a few years ago, and it was horrible. The flat is spacious and has all y

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Cancelled reservation

Guest: Terri G. (Buckley, Washington)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/19/11

We were scheduled to stay four nights at the apartment, August 28th to the 31st, but due to Hurricane Irene our flight was cancelled and the apartment was not available to rent during the new time frame we were able to book. Giusy was very gracious in giving us a generous refund. Thanks again, Giusy, we really appreciate it!

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Fantastic location, wonderful apartment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

The location of this apartment is wonderful! Very central, walkable to all of the major sites. Everything was as described. Having the luxury of two bedrooms with ensuites was so nice at the end of a long day. Guisy, thank you for sharing your Rome apartment. We look forward to staying with you again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

This is a home owner you can depend upon and trust.

Guest: Roc and Mary (TEXAS USA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/11/11

My husband and I stayed here for 9 days in May of 2011 and enjoyed our stay very much. We are annual visitors to Rome and this apartment was fine for a short or long stay. As is expected when traveling abroad you will run into a few kinks along the way. I can assure you this home owner will address any issues immediately. Within an hour of requesting them, we received extra towels and a brand new toaster! The English speaking TV did not function but there were plenty of Italian channels to listen to. We had our computer so we just used it as a TV when we wanted something in English. The internet is slow but it worked for streaming TV signals just fine. You will not find a better location! Fresh bread, fish, pasta, sausage and assorted meats and poultry and vegetables are right outside your door within easy walking distance. The bus is two blocks away and is good to get across town.. BUT you can really walk to every site in the historic center of Rome within 5 to 25 minutes....REALLY it is that centrally located to everything. You should also expect transportation strikes on occassion. Each year we have been there we have encounter at least one half day where most buses did not run as the drivers were on strike. But even on these days you will find an occassional bus running but expect it to be packed to the rafters!!!! A real Italian adventure. You will not be disappointed by renting from this very trustworthy home owner. Now --she lives in the USA so you will be dealing with the local company when arriving and departing but the home owner is only an email away at any time. She answered all our questions and took care of all our needs in a very professional manner. The apartment is quiet and comfortable and secure. Italian washing machines are a real experience so read the instructions and don't expect it to work like american machines. Italian machines take a long time. Don't be surprise if it is 2 or even 3 hours and your clothes are still going round! Dry them outside on the dryer. They smell so wonderful when you fold them! You have a grocery store close by to get your staples and essentials like paperrtowels, toilet paper, soap and shampoos, etc. Again it is all so very close by. Italian beds are firm/hard. I have a very bad back so I bring an inflatable pool float and just inflate it enough to give me some relief. It doesn't take any space in the suitcase and it gives a lot of relief. We would stay her again in the future.

Owner response:Mary, you were a wonderful customer. Your advises were so well taken , It is so precious when a customer tells me what is not working so I can immediately fix it!! I should warn my customers about the washing and dryer cycles...Isnt it crazy? 3 hours for each washing and dryer!!! No wonder why people hang the clothes outside to dry!! So funny.:) I am glad you enjoyed the location. It has been such a pleasure to have you and wish you al the best. Giusy

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

OUR WEEK IN CAMPO DI FIORI

Guest: GRAM (BARNEGAT NJ)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

WE SPENT A WEEK IN YOUR APT WITH OUR DAUGHTER AND 13 YEAROLD GRANDAUGHTER. WE HAD A GREAT TIME.WE LOVE THE CAMPO DI FIORI. WE SHOPPED THERE,ATE THERE AND REALLY SPENT A LOT OF TIME WALKING AROUND THERE. THE APT LOCATION WAS WONDERFUL. YOU COULD WALK TO JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IN ROME. IT WAS REALLY BETTER THAN STAYING IN A HOTEL. AFTER 5 PRIOR TRIPS TO ROME AND STAYING IN HOTELS I CAN HONESTLY SAY I WOULD DO IT THE SAME WAY AGAIN.THE PICKUP AT THE AIRPORT WAS GOOD AS WAS THE CHECK IN AND DEPARTURE.THE OWNER WAS VERY HELPFUL AND ANSWERED EVERY E MAIL PROMPTLY SUGGESTING RESTAURANTS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL. HOPE TO GO BACK AGAIN.

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

best spot in Rome

Guest: maria (florida)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

This was by far our best stay in Rome. The apartment was perfect for our family and the kids were so comfortable with all of the comforts of home (and the great gelato they got daily around the corner). We cooked every day and it was the best treat to go to the market every morning. The colors, the scents, the vendors are fantastic. The bakery, which takes you about 90 seconds to get to was our first stop every morning- if only we had one half that good in the states! If you have kids, or are big walkers, this is the place to stay. The owner sent incredibly helpful information and was so kind and quick with returning messages-key holder was very nice (our flight was 8 hours late..) and all I can say is we cant wait to go again!!

Owner response:Dear Maria, I am so glad you enjoyed the apartment and the location! Please come back in summer for the best gelato season! Giusy

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

Location Location Location !!!

Guest: Foley Family (Denver, CO USA)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/09/11

Just returned from a 3 week stay in Rome at this apartment, family with 3 teens.The apartment is in a perfect location, I cannot say enough about that. We went for a cultural experience and living in the historic district definitely gave us that. The apartment is fully functional, very quiet and ground floor (4-5 steps to entry). 2 bathrooms and comfortable beds, even the pull out couch was comfortable. The stainless steel cabinet shown under the sink/gas cooktop area is on wheels and can be pulled out for extra counter space. We fixed sandwiches for our day trips (fine deli ham and daily cooked bread), also cooked fresh pasta and meat meals nightly. We did stop for pizza from the bread stores nightly, to growing teens that would be an appetizer. The kitchen saved us a bundle, the fresh market is always stocked, no need to get up at 6:00 am to purchase food, they don't run out. The city keeps the historic area very clean, crews with trash trucks and street sweepers clean Campo de Fiori square daily after the market, even Christmas Eve and New Year's day early morning (you won't hear it though). Owner maintains apartment like true second home, boiler provides plenty of hot water for American style showers. Rome in December is still very green and mild. Truely loved our stay! Walked everywhere, although buses are easily accessible as well. Wine bars and restaurants on square, along with pork shop (excellent sausage, will provide samples before you buy), beef shop, chicken shop, bread shop are the best (yes, all the shops are separate)! Romans are very accomodating and will help you with your purchases. Police are on the squares nightly, had no concerns whatsoever about safety.

Owner response:The Foley family has been so great ! i love to have you back and and I wish you a great 2011. Giusy and her dad:)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Apartemnt in a Great Location!

Guest: William M. (San Diego, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/05/10 Review Submitted: 12/14/10

My wife and I and our two sons stayed in this fantastic apartment in December 2010. It is in an absolutely fantastic location, on a pedestrian street just off Campo Di Fiori. You will love it! There is a bakery about 50 feet from the apartment, and there is also a small grocery store just on the other side of the piazza. Campo Di Fiori also has a fruit and vegetable market every morning. There is also a much larger grocery store just a 5 minute walk away. Piazza Navona is less than 5 minutes away. The Pantheon is about a 10 minute walk, and the Forum and Coliseum are less than 1 mile away. St. Peters is only slightly more than a mile away. (I left Google maps to all of these places, in the basket next to the TV, where there is other information about places to go, and how to get there. For a really great dinner at reasonable prices, go to Ditirambo, which is just off Campo Di Fioro--about a 2 minute walk from the apartment.) The entrance to the apartment is through a locked gate, which opens onto a lovely courtyard, making it very safe and secure, and quiet. The apartment has two large bedrooms, both of which have their own en suite bathroom with a shower, which is perfect for a family with kids, or two couples. The larger bedroom has a TV in it, and also has a walk-in closet with a washer/dryer, and plenty of space to hang clothes. There is also plenty of room in the living room and dining room area, with a large television. The kitchen is small but perfectly adequate, set up along one wall. There is a cook top, microwave, dishwasher and coffee pot, and nice dishes, silverware, glasses and mugs. (No oven.) The arrangements were all handled very well. The key holder was there waiting for us when we arrived, and came back to check us out the night before we left. This is a terrific place in a super location that you will thoroughly enjoy!

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

Wonderful apartment in an outstanding location

Guest: JCervantes (California)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 12/14/10

This apartment was perfect for our stay in Rome: quiet, well appointed, and centrally located. The management company for the apartment is extremely organized. They arranged a driver for our arrival in Rome, which worked out perfectly. The check-in and check-out process was orderly and smooth and the agent who handled this, Paola, was pleasant professional and extremely helpful. The owner of the apartment provided a wonderful set of tips for restaurants, local dishes to try (and those to avoid), and general day-to-day tasks (e.g. laundry, garbage, ...). Her restaurant recommendations were outstanding. The apartment was large for two people (probably better for 3 or 4 people), but my wife and I enjoyed having the extra room. The apartment had cable TV, wired internet access (sorry iPad users), a dishwasher, a washer/dryer unit,... all the conveniences of home. The daily farmers market and top-notch bakery on Campo di Fiori provide much of your daily food needs. There are several Spar and Carrefour markets nearby for everything else. The location of the apartment relative to the major tourist sites is the apartment's best feature. It is very centrally located. All major tourist sites (Vatican, Forum, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, ...) can be reached by foot. If you are not a vigorous walker, buses and taxis are just a 3 minute walk away. This place was great.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Carol

Guest: Carol (Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/13/10

My husband and I stayed at the apartment with our 2 adult daughters for 3 nights in September. We all thought it was a fabulous location walking distance to everything. The apartment was in a lovely secure area and clean and comfortable with 2 bedrooms and ensuites and everything that you would need provided. The keyholder was waiting for us on our arrival which is made it very easy.

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

Our recent stay in Rome

Guest: Sally (Hermosa Beach, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

We stayed 5 days and greatly enjoyed our stay - the apartment is super well maintained, very tasteful, and the location is unbeatable. You can walk everywhere, you are right in the center of the city but still the apartment is very quiet. I certainly recommend this place to my family and friends - it is fantastic.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The best location in Rome.

Guest: Stef (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

This is the best location in Rome. You will walk everywhere from there. No need for taxi. The apartment is very nice, comfortable, functional, and very romantic. Historical building. You will live like a Roman!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great apartment, perfect location

Guest: Ginny (NYC)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

I loved the apartment in Rome because it is in a secured courtyard, very quiet. Steps from Navona square and Campo dei Fiori yet very quiet and private. Also great to have two en-suite bathrooms.

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

Guest: Carol
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

Buon Giorno Giusy, I love the apartment. It is very roomy and confortable and the location is great.

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A little gem in the middle of Rome

Guest: freddie (London)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/26/10

Amazing flat right in the middle of town (you cannot get more central)..surrounded by restaurants and little shops the area oozes charm and within 5 minuted of your arrival you feel like you are a bit 'Roman' yourself. The flat is well maintained, clean and comfortable, with two bathrooms, all we needed was there, exceptionally quiet and very very good value for money..the owner was extremely helpful and friendly and we cannot wait to be back again next year...our kids loved it too!!! Thank you.

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

Guest: Tina Meyers
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

Dear Giusy, We just returned to the US Wednesday night, and I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your apartment in Rome. It was perfect for us - great location and quiet, safe surroundings. We also want to thank you for allowing us to stay the extra night at no charge.

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Guest: Jill and Tom and 3 children
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

The apartment was fantastic. The orientation was only 2 minutes though because of the time issue. We didn't have a chance to ask any questions. Luckily, we figured everything out. We loved the layout - The kids enjoyed the downstairs bedroom. Once we were all settled, we went to Campo dei Fiori. It felt like Disneyland. I finally relaxed and felt like I was home. Everything in Rome is so inviting and welcoming. We spent an entire afternoon at Borghese gardens. We could not have been happier. The location was perfect and the apartment was very comfortable.

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Guest: Kerry
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Hi Giusy, I know this email is so long overdue. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I wanted to let you know that my family and I thoroughly enjoyed your apartment in Rome. The location was just perfect, and the amenities were ideal for our family. Your management company met us on time and gave us the information we needed. We loved the market adjacent to the apartment, and the building was quiet and clean. The proximity to the Vatican and all the city sites was just perfect, too. We would love to stay there again, on a future trip to Rome. We have told several people about the place, too. Thank you so much for letting our family stay in your Rome apartment. I am happy to be a reference for anyone that might be considering staying in your place. Again, so sorry to have taken so long to give you this feedback. Thank you again! Kerry

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