This is my second time renting from Natalia and Walter - my husband and I and my sister and her husband stayed a week in the Campo d'Fiori apartment 5 years ago and had such a great experience that I knew I would return. Natalia assured me the 2 apartments would be perfect for my party of 6 for the trip in May 2009 and she was right. My Mom and Aunt stayed in the smaller apt and were delighted with all that was available - a well stocked kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, washing machine and a comfortable living area. My husband and myself along with my sister and a girlfriend were very comfortable in apt 2 with the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This was week 2 of our trip so having the washing machines was appreciated. We all made use of the kitchens enjoying Italian coffee in the morning. The apartments are very quiet with double sets of windows and shutters and cool with air conditioning. We all loved the charm of the rooms and the hand painted tromp l'oeil paintings. The rooms were very clean and beds comfortable.

We were greeted at the apartments by a friend of Natalia's to give us the tour of each apartment as they were out of town. We had a cell phone for each apartment which was great to be able to call between our groups and also know that we could call Natalia and Walter at any time. There is a box in each apartment full of maps and information about Rome and transportation. We made use of taxi's and the metro for transportation. There is a taxi stand near the Colosseum and we also called for them using the cell phones. I had asked for a dinner recommendation for our first night to celebrate my Aunt's birthday and Walter made reservations for us at Ristorante Galeassi in Travestere where we dined outside in the Piazza S. Maria.

I really enjoyed the location - it felt safe and it is just blocks from the Colosseum. Not to be missed is the San Giovanni Laterano church at the end of the street and also the church at Piazza S. Clementine. It was easy to visit Vatican city, Piazzo Navano and the fabulous gardens at Tivoli (a day trip using the Metro and a bus). We made several stops at the gelato shop a couple of blocks away especially after walking through the Roman Forum and Palentine Hill. There are a couple of small grocers where we picked up cherries and grape tomatoes for snacking, pastries for the mornings and a limited selection of wine. Having the 2 apartments for our group of assorted ages and physical abilities allowed everyone to come and go as needed and have a place to relax. I would highly recommend renting from Natalia and Walter.