Help Needed Rome apartment

[jan]

We are plannning a week in mid December in Rome. I would like to be in Trastevere. This place looks great and is in my price range (around $800/week) but I am uncertain about the location. What do you think?

https://www.vrbo.com/6608648ha

 

[RomeFromHome]

Hi Jan,
I think this location is really good but just be aware that it isn’t that close to the centre of Trastevere. However it is perfect for transport links and I think it would be much quieter than Trastevere itself. The cloisters of San Onofrio that are pictured are one of our favourite tranquil spots in Rome and the apartment is in a perfect spot for a passeggiata to Piazzale Garibaldi. Hope this helps

 

[jan]

I found another one that appeals:
https://www.homeaway.it/affitto-vacanze/p8213118

Comments welcome.

 

[SMJ]

I like the first one; the owner is obviously passionate about his place judging from all his comments to the reviews.
In the second one, I would be continually tripping up into the kitchen with the change in flooring.

 

[jodebg]

You might want to look at this lovely apartment, with great guest reviews, a wonderful owner/host, and a great location for walking to all neighborhoods in central Rome. Laura also offers a 20% discount for a weekly stay...more than most. We are booked here in October. And, a quiet place to stay and sleep in an otherwise possibly noisy location in active Trastevere.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24829066?guests=1&adults=1

Good Luck! If you contact Laura, tell her John and Deborah sent you.

 

[jan]

You might want to look at this lovely apartment, with great guest reviews, a wonderful owner/host, and a great location for walking to all neighborhoods in central Rome. Laura also offers a 20% discount for a weekly stay...more than most. We are booked here in October. And, a quiet place to stay and sleep in an otherwise possibly noisy location in active Trastevere.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24829066?guests=1&adults=1

Good Luck! If you contact Laura, tell her John and Deborah sent you.

Very interesting! I had that one bookmarked!. Did you stay there already? Was it really quiet at night?

 

[jodebg]

Very interesting! I had that one bookmarked!. Did you stay there already? Was it really quiet at night?

Hi Jan- No, not yet. After reading the guest reviews and communicating with Laura, we felt comfortable with this decision. And, if you check her calendar, she is always booked. The reviews state the her building is set away from the Piazza and also blocked from from the noise. If it is noisy the guests usually make mention of it. Here's a couple of other places we were considering:
Vaticano studio apartment
Old roman apartment in Trastevere
Both at Airbnb

 

[Parigi]

We are renting this place over the xmas-new year period. It is quite near the Ghetto, separated by just the Ponte Garibaldi. Besides hte nice interior and good reviews, I like its location that will enable me to walk everywhere, a factor that is important to us.
https://www.homelidays.com/hebergement/p1037957

 

[jodebg]

Just wanted to add, the apartment at VRBO has pets and parties allowed, and their cancellation policy is only 60 days. Factors to also consider when comparing. Our stay in Rome in 2018 was in an apartment that did allow pets. And, we smelled pets everyday. Nothing agaist pets, we love them. But when an apartment smells offensive it can take away from your comfort and enjoyment.

 

[Jan55612]

http://www.casacleme.com/ratesbooking.htm
We stayed in this apartment in Rome. The owners live in New York and you pay in USD. We loved the apartment and the owners. One of the owners is Italian but has lived in New York for years. They are resident in the apartment at various times during the year, which I think usually assures that it is comfortable (ie, no broken-down mattress, etc.) When we were there for two weeks, the owners arranged interim cleaning during our stay (at no additional cost to us.) While this apartment is a bit further from the "center" it is in a nice neighborhood, very near St. John Latern. The owner provides suggestions for neighborhood shops and restaurants. Public transit is near and we used cabs a few times. It was quiet for sleeping, except for a couple of "empty the dumpsters" moments. I would stay there again.

 

[Valerie]

I've rented from this agency, they're responsive and have a good selection https://www.romeloft.com/accommodation/trastevere-area/

 

[jan]

Well, I finally booked this one:
https://www.homeaway.it/affitto-vacanze/p8213118
and feel good about the decision. It's a little bit too big for just the 2 of us but I just like the kitchen and the space. And the great reviews.

 

[jodebg]

Good luck, hope you enjoy your time in Rome and the nice apartment too.

 

[Ann]

Jan, would you mind sending me the email address of the owner so I can communicate directly with her. We've stayed in Trastevere several times and love it, but "our" apartment is now a long-term rental. Thanks and aloha, Ann

 

[jan]

For the one we booked?
https://casaglorioso.com/en/apartment/

She seems very nice, from what I can tell so far.
When's your trip?

 

[Ann]

In October. So if we stay there, I can report back to you. I really appreciate the help.

 

[Ann]

Jan, did you see the apartment in Sawday's -- www.sawdays.co.uk/italy/lazio/rome/casa-glorioso-apartment/?guests%5Badults%5D=1&term=Rome?

 

[ColleenK]

Love the apartment you chose Jan. Bookmarking for the future!

 

[jan]

Just FYI--th link I posted for the Rome apartment doesn't work consistently. Here is the same one on Homeaway:
https://www.homeaway.it/affitto-vacanze/p8213118

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Colleen.

 

[JimL]

Trastevere is a beautiful area but we found the Monti area outstanding. Close to Termini station, Colosseum and other historic sites. Quaint area with memorable restaurants. We found this apt. close to everything and reasonably priced. We are staying for a week in Oct. Have not stayed here before but they have positive reviews:
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-r...0d0+ca5d7e06-c721-434f-9f17-67d210e45634-hasc