"A lovely apartment."

Guest: Sara R, Alabama (Mass)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

We stayed in the apartment in October 2011 and found it very comfortable, with everything we needed. The terraces were a huge bonus that made the large apartment feel even more spacious, and the terrace view of St. Peter's dome at night is something we will always remember. Communicating with Pat Byrne at Italy Perfect was very easy. She responded to my email questions quickly and readily shared information about the area and apartment. She was also helpful in recommending Stefano, who provided airport transportation. Our greeter, Mr. Batard, met us at the apartment and helped us feel instantly at home. He also went out of his way to help us get a personal item back that we left behind. We would definitely stay in this apartment again.

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Terrific Rome Apartment

Guest: BK - Massachusetts (Mass)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/20/11

"Terrific Rome apartment" It's hard to choose a spot without visiting it first but when we arrived, I saw at once the Flaminio apartment was a perfect spot for our stay in Rome. Location was easy walk to many places on our must-see short list and great restaurants and shops just outside. Also the bus at the corner goes everywhere in Rome. This was my 2nd visit to Rome so I'm still learning about the city and sights. After speaking with Pat at Italy-Perfect about what we like to do on vacation, her recommendations were amazing and we had a terrific stay. The apartment is nicely arranged for both privacy and casual relaxing before and after our days of sightseeing. Shower worked great. Kitchen well equipped. Bedrooms quiet. Yes we would stay here again and recommend it.

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The Flamino apartment in Rome was wonderful; it fi

Guest: Tom and Phyllis (Mass)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

We were 2 couples and there was enough separation, yet enough common space, to accommodate all our needs. It's location afforded us easy access to all the major sites, and also gave us a quiet place to come home to at the end of the day. The apartment was well equipped and quite comfortable. Our host, Rene, was more than helpful and a true delight. We wouldn't hesitate to rent the Flaminio again. Cheers for a happy holiday season and a good new year.

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A beautiful, first-class apartment.

Guest: D and B, Michigan (Mass)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/18/11

Well maintained, no corners cut. We have rented flats in Europe for many years, and this ranks near the top. Rene , the greeter, was very accommodating. Great location---fairly quiet street, but just 3 blocks from Piazza Popolo. Tip : cross the river, head toward Piazza Mazzini---try the restaurant Ulisse on Via G. Ferrrari.(in the Prati). A real locals place, very busy,few tourists, good food, warm service. Italy Perfect did a top notch job in helping us before our trip. Many thanks to them for their work.

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Wonderful Apartment!

Guest: Jean and Roy (Mass)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

This apartment is wonderful for an extended stay in Rome. We rented it for two weeks in September 2011 and it was exactly what we thought it would be: spacious, in a lovely neighborhood between the Tiber River and the Borghese Villa and close to a metro stop, buses, a tram stop, restaurants, grocery stores, a small open market, and great window shopping along Via del Corso. We read that every person who lives in Rome dreams of living in a penthouse apartment in a good neighborhood and we found that place in the Flaminio Apartment. Returning to the apartment for lunch most days and each evening was the reward for having survived an outing filled with wonderful sites and art but also full of the crowds, noises, smells, and heat of Rome in late summer. The owner was delightful and wanted to make sure that everything in the apartment was working as it should. The furniture was comfortable with some lovely antique pieces and a huge bookcase full of guidebooks and maps. The master bathroom was big and beautiful! We also enjoyed interacting with the doorman and his family. We already have recommended the apartment to friends who are thinking about a Roman holiday.

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Guest: Megan, Raleigh (Mass)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

A great apartment for a great visit to Rome We are a family of 4 with two teenage boys who stayed in the Flaminio apartment for a week. This was our first visit to Rome and we are so glad we stayed in the Flaminio apartment. We credit Italy Perfect for such a success. Without the extensive photos and write ups on all their properties we could have ended up in far different circumstances. The apartment was comfortable and appeared just as shown in the website photos. It was nice to have the space to spread out in and it seemed like a home away from home for all of us. The greeter, Rene, was helpful and conscientious. He gave us a complete introduction to the accomodation and offered us his assistance should we ever need anything. There was also a basket of food in the kitchen which was a welcome arrival snack. The Flaminio apartment is in a quiet neighborhood (which we enjoyed), but just a brief walk--a couple of minutes at a teen's pace--to the Piazza del Popollo where we used the metro to travel to the Colloseo and the Vatican. The 3 streets which converge at the Piazza are great for strolling down to find restaurants, shopping, gelatto, and sights, like the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, etc. Plan on doing a good deal of walking during your stay in Rome. There are buses and cabs, but you see so much more by foot. The location of the Flaminio apartment is convenient for finding food too. There is even a Burger King just outside the metro stop. But the Italian restaurants, pizza places, and cafe are tops! Plan accordingly for food on Sundays though, when the small neighborhood groceries are not open. The neighborhood market was the best place, cost-wise, to buy food to prepare in the apartment. We especially liked the produce we found there. Since we were visiting Rome during a summer month, I will comment about cooling costs. We used the room air conditioners to stay comfortable. When we were at the apartment for mid-day breaks and overnight we ran them in the rooms we occupied. We opened the doors to the balcony, but toward the end of our week the only part of the day that was cool was in the early morning. We didn't quite know what to expect upon check-out and were pleasantly surprised to find that we only had to leave 4 Euros to cover the extra energy used. We have already recommended Italy Perfect to many friends and would certainly recommend the Flaminio apartment to anyone going to Rome.

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Guest: Kristin H (Mass)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

My husband, two children (11 and 8) and I stayed in the Flaminio apartment in June 2011. It was the perfect family accommodation we could find anywhere. The apartment was spacious and clean. Amenities were plentiful - with washer AND dryer which is rare. The location is ideal, just behind Piazza del Popolo, but without the noise one might expect. The metro station is within a very short walk from the apartment, making it easy to get everywhere in Rome. The owner is extremely kind. Our son left his beloved Rome sweatshirt behind and it was sent to us within a week. We also appreciated all the help we got from Pat at Italy Perfect. Not only was the booking process very simple, she provided us with all the information and tips we needed to plan our visit to Rome, including a wonderful booklet she sent to the kids! We highly recommend Italy Perfect and the Flamino apartment.

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Guest: Robin from Vancouver (Mass)
Date of Stay: 05/08/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

We found the apartment to be very comfortable, and enjoyed having an outdoor terrace. While we had plans to use the kitchen to make a few of our own meals, we were too tired in the evenings to cook, but felt it was stocked with sufficient plates and utensils. I had looked at many, many different websites and contacted a number of apartment owners during my months long search. While this apartment was not the most affordable of those I found online, the location was best for "living like the Romans do" for a week, a bit removed from the tourist hubs. The location is within a neighborhood with offices and apartments, but near enough the sites for daily excursions. We had short taxi rides daily to all of the sites. It's a 10 minute walk to Pizza del Popolo which was a central location to find most transportation sources. The nearest taxi stand and bus 17 pick up near the twin churches at Popolo. The metro is also nearby. We arrived on a Sunday, when most markets are closed. However, we found a few restaurants open near the entrance to Piazza del Popolo, where we were able to sit outside and have a surprisingly good meal. Although the nearby delicatessen's choices were a bit disappointing for breakfast the next morning, we walked to the local market and found everything we needed. In fact we headed here most mornings for fresh bread and cheese, which became our morning ritual. They also have yogurt, milk and juices. We frequented the nearby produce stand a few times as well. The temperatures were mild when we arrived, but as the week progressed, the temperature climbed. We managed to lower the screens on the windows to keep the apartment cool enough during the day, so as not to turn on the AC, but it was nice to know we had it. The luxury of a washer and dryer (and an elevator) were big factor in choosing this apartment. Plan according to the washer taking 2.5 hours to wash a load. The driver (Stefano) that Italy Perfect recommended was always on time, and also shuttled us back and forth to the port for our cruise. His spacious van had plenty of room for our luggage. Renee met us upon our arrival and walked us through the apartment amenities; he was in touch with us when needed and helped coordinate our departure. I particularly enjoyed having wi-fi to stay connected while on vacation. The four of us were very comfortable in the apartment and would recommend it to those of you planning a trip to Rome.

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Guest: Rob (Mass)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

The location was great for us. Walking distance to many sites and easy Taxi ride.</p><p>the apartment has a great balcony and the layout was fine for four people. the owner was vey friendly and responsive. Even though we were close to the action, the apartment was quiet and the security was fine. Grocery shopping and convenience items were just a block away.

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Guest: Mllecher (Mass)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

"Wonderful Rome..marvelous apartment!" First, the location is fabulous. Just minutes outside the northern gate of Piazza di Popolo. Flaminio is a lively district during the week teeming with office workers, yet quiet in the evenings and on the weekend.A very short walk...and poof! You're in the heart of Rome...having an expensive, but delightful, cup of coffee on the terrace at Cafe Canova; think of it as a price of a ticket for superb people watching: coiffed women, sleek, black clad priests, power brokers and even a Michael Jackson look-alike! The apartment was clean, bright and had all the comforts of home. The main bedroom had a wonderful bed and good reading lights...something usually missing from most rentals. Although I didn't sleep in the second bedroom, my friends, average sized american adult women, said they were fine with the twin beds, although both said their husbands, if they had come along on this trip, could not have slept comfortably. The kitchen was fun to cook in and we made quite a few meals using ingredients from the Flaminio market; be aware it's only open until 12:30pm. There's a butcher, fish, produce, laundry, bread, etc. Quite handy and everyone was nice and helpful. Even supplying a recipe for puntarelle ( a wonder crunchy green vegetable served with an anchovy paste )! We were lucky having a beautiful, sunny month in February, so we breakfasted on the terrace almost daily and moved about in the sun. On one rainy day, we stayed inside and there was room for all to enjoy our different pursuits. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in Flaminio...nose around, look in and try some of them. You'll be pleasantly surprised at both the difference in price, quality and service at the local shops and cafes, I would definitely recommend Italy Perfect...the apartment and location was true to the description on the web site.

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