What a beautiful apartment, in a lovely area of Rome, not far from the Vatican. As we look back on our recent 10-day adventure in Europe, this VRBO stay gets two of our made-up awards: Best Shower (so wonderfully hot, with great pressure from a rain shower head and a wand) and Best Welcome.
Marzia arranged for our transfer from the airport to the apartment. When we got out of the car in her neighborhood, there she was in the street, ready to greet us! She helped us upstairs with our bags (the elevator is a blessing), showed us the place, then sat down at the table with us to go over EVERYthing, including a map of Rome, to help us make the most of our site-seeing time.
The only issue we had was with the laundry, and it was purely my own poor understanding of the Italian labels on the machine. As we packed and prepared for our departure, our clothes were still damp and locked in the washer. Marzia was out of town, so we didn't get an immediate response from her on WhatsApp. So we got resourceful and figured it out! The next morning, she was most apologetic.
Obviously, the apartment is well appointed, not just with an "award-winning" shower and washing machine, but a very comfortable King bed, air conditioning, a lovely living area, and a well-appointed kitchen. In our waking hours, we kept the windows open and enjoyed the street sounds below. Then, at bedtime, we closed them and found the apartment quiet enough for good sleep.
Beyond the walls of the apartment we enjoyed breakfasts and dinners in the surrounding Prati area. Charming cafes, friendly neighbors, fun shops, and plenty of people watching!
Thank you, Marzia, for a wonderful stay in Rome!
