We (a California couple in our 50's) spent a wonderful week in this apartment. We’d come back anytime! Upon arrival Olivia greeted us happily and oriented us to the place, and to the beautiful neighborhood. The location is perfect, hidden in a quiet corner yet near a couple bridges and taxi stand, and a short walk to all the commerce you might need.
It’s very roomy for two, with all the appointments you could want, including the two bathrooms (great shower in the bed loft loo, nice tub downstairs.)
The bed - a vital element, and a gamble when renting from afar! - was about queen size, comfy and relatively firm, just as we like it! Reading lights on both sides, a wardrobe cabinet, nice pillows, it was like being at home - in Rome!
The pictures don’t really show that there's plenty of good natural light there, and the windows afford great ventilation, too. Laundry on the back porch was easy, (water the plants!) This particular little corner of Trastevere seemed quiet, peaceful and relaxed, compared to just a street away. And yet so close to Everything!
We loved the kitchen, small but fully equipped. We didn’t cook as much as we had intended (too many great restaurants nearby!) but the kitchen was fully equipped (we did add a plastic cutting board to supplement the wood one, and we replenished the oil, vinegar and coffee, as had others before us.) We found everything we needed to make a mushroom risotto, omelets, salads, breakfasts, drinks, etc.
And, naturally, great restaurants are there, too. In particular, we loved Hosteria Gensola, literally part of the same stone structure, steps away, with superb - really superb - seafood, and great service!
Of course there are plenty of markets to buy fresh produce and baked goods. Very quickly we became familiar with the local shops and etc., and felt like we were living in a neighborhood, not just passing through (which of course we were...)
And the tourism materials were very helpful along with Olivia’s great tips, also the nice collection of smart (including english language) books. We swapped a couple, and left some travel books too.
Note the television (which has local channels) also has an HDMI port, so one can watch on-line or saved material via one’s computer, including photos or videos etc. - if you bring (or buy) an HDMI cable.
Don’t rent this place - if it’s when we’re coming back to Roma - because this is where we want to stay when we return!