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Reviews From Guests

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  Vera

  We stayed in Rome in the icy snowy time, very unusual for the city but very beutiful. The flat is very nice, compact, has everything needed, even a small italian coffee machine) It was very warm and cosy to stay and Massimo is very nice and caring host. Definitelly a great location with everything from Carfour shop to restaurant and coffe just 1 minute away from the door. Thanks again!

  February 2012
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  Jazlan

  Absolutely a perfect location (10 minutes walk from Vatican City and the museum) and a very nice place. Massimo the host was very nice, helpful and everything worked out fine for us. He left us with a bottle of white wine and some croissant. Although I don’t drink, I though it was very thoughtful of him. I would recommend his place to anyone anytime.

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  Shimmer

  Massimo was an excellent host! He gave us the most detailed and informative map of the city, as well as some tips on where to go/eat/see, and also left us with some nice continental breakfast and a bottle of wine which was a nice touch. Room-wise you will get everything you need (including hair dryer!), plus the apartment is excellently located - a mere 5-10 minute walk to the Vatican, with bus systems also taking you into the center of Rome. Highly, highly recommended!!

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  Eric

  Great location for a vacation in Rome!! We are a family of 4 with 2 small children and this apartment was perfect for us. It is so conveniently located to hop on a bus or train to all of the sights of Rome and the Vatican is just a few minutes walk away. There are some great restaurants and shops just out the door including a grocery store. We drove our car and were able to find a parking space fairly easily which is tough to do in Rome! We would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a... More »

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  Yvonne

  My husband and I stayed 5 nights at the flat we found Massimo most charming and the perfect host taking time to explain how to get around Rome via both train and Bus where to dine. and points of itnerest The flat is small with adequate kitchen laundry facilities The location is fantastic close to the Vatican bus and train with several lovely reataurants close by.

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  Maud

  Apartment is very well located, small but convenient. Massimo came around in the evening to help us plan our itinerary which was very helpful. All in all would go back to the apartment. We had a wonderful stay

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  Ryan

  My girlfriend and I stayed in Massimo's apartment for 6 nights and found it to be virtually perfect. Massimo was an incredibly kind and accommodating host, even after we showed up over an hour late. The location, an easy walk to the Vatican, was great for launching trips to all of Rome. Massimo also oriented us to the main sights of the city, which made it much easier for us to find our way around. I would recommend Massimo and his apartment to any couples staying in Rome.

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  Brent

  Massimo is a true scholar and gentleman. A family man who treats you like a member of his family. His concern for your comfort and safety is genuine and he goes out of his way to provide extra touches that make one's stay pleasantly memorable.

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  Jeanne

  Massimo is a fantastic host! A friend and I traveled to Italy for 3 weeks, using Airbnb and another site to book apartments. Massimo was by far the best and most gracious host, even providing food for guests. He spent extra time with us to be sure we knew how everything worked and how to access places we wanted to visit. He took us out for espresso and made us feel very welcome in a city unfamiliar to us. The flat was perfect for two of us and in a great location, easy walking distance to... More »

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  Dafna

  The apartment is in a very good location, very clean and comfortable. The hosts are very nice people. We enjoyed a lot our stay in Rome in this apartment. We highly recommend it, and will be happy to return the next time that we travel to Rome.

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  Andreas

  We really enjoyed our stay in Rome! Massimo was an excellent host. He met us on our day of arrival and even gave us a bottle of wine! The flat is located next to a bus stop, so it was easy getting into the centre of town. The flat is spacious and clean with a little kitcken. There is also a supermarket close by. Highly recommended!

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  Jurgita

  Its in a great location, great for a couple to just have a place to come home and relax, with a awesome restaurant downstairs with amazing Italian food, also privacy in the middle of Rome is hard to come by, Just 5 min from the Vatican and all its splendor, Masimo our host went out of his way to help us get settled in, it was great to have someone locally who genuinely cared, going as far as to say that no matter where you are in Italy if you need help please do not be a afraid to call,... More »

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  Amra

  Massimo and his unit was amazing! thank so much for the great tips, the welcome gifts and excellent service. From the momen we met Massimo til the time we left Massimo was helpful, friendly and professional. We will definately stay again given the chance.

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  Carie

  Rome was our third stop on our European tour and our second Airbnb experience. Massimo was amazing. He waited over an hour for us due to train issues and still he was kind and ready to give us any information that would help with our tour through Rome and the Vatican and let us know he was available if we had any problems. He also left us stocked with a bottle of wine and some snacks. The place was clean, spacious, and cozy. I would totally recommend this place because it is accessible to... More »

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  Emel

  İt was wanderfull experience. The masssimo flat was clean, in good location and very comfortable. As having 2 children family we feel us in our home. Massimo help us so much. İ suggest this flat everybody and i come again to Roma i know wherei will stay.

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  Daniel

  Massimo is an excellent host - the best we could have hoped for! While he wasn't there to greet us personally, he made sure everything was in order for our arrival. We arrived a bit earlier than checkin, but we were able to leave our luggage at the accommodation while the cleaner, Helena, went about cleaning the apartment. Massimo was always in contact with us to make sure our stay was enjoyable, and we always felt comfortable to contact him if we needed to ask any questions. Definitely worth... More »

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  Janice claire

  There were 4 of us staying in Massimo's apartment, he was very accommodating with everything, unfortunately we didn't get a chance to meet Massimo but communication between us was very easy and his directions were very helpful. The apartment is very clean and well stocked - we had everything we needed. It's nice and close to the Vatican which was good and transport was very easy to and from the apartment. The apartment was a bit small for the 4 of us but one night there was only two and... More »

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  Jieying

  We had a pleasant stay at Massimo's flat. What we found impressive was the extra effort he made during check-in to brief us about the flat's amenities and location, answer our queries, suggest places to visit in Rome, help us make sure the internet connection was working etc. He even demonstrated how to make a nice cup of Italian coffee! We also appreciated the breakfast which was provided. :) The flat contained everything we need (washing machine, kitchen, functional shower etc) and the... More »

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  Anne

  Massimo was a wonderful host! He was in contact with us before our flight and as we arrived in Italy. He stocked the refrigerater and the kitchen so that we did not have to immediately go to the store. The apartment was clean and in a great location. He visited with us and was so very helpful! We are telling all of our friends about the terrific experience he provided! We wish many blessings upon him and his family as he continues to host many guests!

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  Justin

  This was my first time using Airbnb - and I am definitely hooked. The place is very good and much better than staying at a hotel - Massimo was able to accommodate my early arrival - which no hotel will do - you have a fully operating kitchen and a grocery store steps away in a very safe neighborhood. Don't hesitate to stay here - it will really make your stay in Rome much more fun. Like the other reviewers - I wish we had stayed here longer.

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  Elana

  The owner Mossimo was always very easy to communicate with and very accommodating to us and out 14 month old son. We were met by the cleaner who was very friendly and showed us everything we needed to know about the apartment. Mossimo made a special effort to stop in on his way home from work the next day, just to introduce himself and make sure we were comfortable. A promised there was some food in the kitchen left for us for breakfast and a basic dinner. The apartment was very clean... More »

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  Paul

  As a family of four we have to say that the apartment was really well located particularly for its proximity to the Vatican. However it is also in easy proximity of Rome's major attractions by public transport. We found the apartment to be clean, comfortable and had all the amenities that were needed. What makes this place particularly special is the support and advice that our host Massimo gave us. He was always available from arrival and anytime during our visit should any problems... More »

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  Miriam

  We chose this apartment due to its proximity to the Vatican City. However, we were disappointed that it is a 10 min walk instead of a 1 min walk as mentioned in the write-up about the apartment. The instructions given about how to get to the apartment by bus and where to alight from the bus was not very clear. We were told that it's the 2nd last stop before the San Pietro Railway Station. Though we tried asking the driver and some passengers, no one knew exactly where we were going. By... More »

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  Christine

  The apartment while small was very clean and just what we needed. Even though we didn't meet Massimo in person, he was very helpful over email and the phone. The area the apartment is in has several great restaurants and bars nearby. Would recommend the apartment!

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  Maryanne

  We had a wonderful visit in Rome! Massimo wasextremely helpful and his apartment was in a great location. It is very close to the Vatican as well as a train station and the San Pietro bus stop. We were able to use the public transportation and get on the sightseeing bus at the Vatican stop. When we're in Rome again, we will definitely check out availability at Massimo's first.

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  Judi

  We spent three nights at this charming apartment. It was an easy walk to the Vatican, further to get into the center of the city (but easy to take a bus). The apartment was spotless, Massimo provided us with milk, coffee, breakfast rolls, wine and the ability to make an easy pasta dinner for ourselves. His concern for our welfare was lovely! Also, we had a terrific and sensibly priced dinner right downstairs from the apartment, maybe thirty steps toward the Vatican (sorry, don't... More »

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  Scott

  Massimo is an excellent host. He treated us to coffee at a nearby cafe upon our arrival, made sure we knew everything we need to know about Rome, and provided us his cell phone in case we needed help. The room is very clean, and has everything you could need for a holiday in Rome. I would highly recommend him... My wife and I will certainly stay at his place the next time we are in Rome.

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  Shirley

  This is a great apartment in a great location. We spent 4 nights and the location could not have been better. Massimo is a great host. He provided us with great information on places to visit and transportation. He was just a phone call away if you need him or any additional information. The apartment was great for the 2 of us seniors. It was spotless, the small kitchen was well supplied with dishes, pots and pans, etc. for cooking. There was a Carrefour Express Grocery only a few steps... More »

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  Gabriel

  I visited Europe with my parents and brother in May. Massimo was a fantastic host. The apartment is comfortable and very close to the Vatican (and from there you can take the Subway, or you can catch a bus a couple of blocks away from Massimo's place to the center of Rome). Massimo was checking on us very kindly and when I broke the key he came to leave a new one even when it was Sunday night. Thanks Massimo.

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  Linda

  My husband and I stayed at Massimo's place for 2 nights and we had a fantastic experience. Though we did not have the pleasure to meet Mr. Roda in person but his assistant oriented us to the room. Massimo is extremely responsive whenever we contact him and we appreciate his thoughtful hospitality in providing some juice, wine, and breakfast for us. The Carrefour Express that is steps from the apartment is great. We took great advantage of the buses close to the apartment and it takes you to... More »

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  Elton

  A great location close to the Vatican sites. Easy walk to many attractions and about a 12 euro ride to Roma Termini. Massimo provided us with several good tips via email before we began our trip. We were staying in Roma during the beatification rites for John Paul and Massimo met us the evening before our move in to get us the keys which would have been difficult if not impossible on Sunday.

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  Cicero

  We stayed at Massimo´s appartment for two nights. The appartment is great, fully equipped with everything you might need in a really nice neighborhood. Massimo was really fantastic, giving us the opportunity to arrive early at the appartment even when he couldn´t be there, and facilitating our stay as much as he could. He was always only one phone call away from us. we just met him the night before we left and he was extremely kind and helpful, not having any trouble in scheduling an early... More »

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  Melissa

  My friends and I stayed at Massimo's for 5 nights and we had a fantastic time; Massimo was the perfect host. We arrived 2 hours later than we expected but Massimo waited around until we arrived even though he was in a rush to pick his children up from school. He showed us around the flat, got us a bottle of wine, some food, and even some chocolate as an Easter gift. The next day Massimo stopped by to drop off the key to the roof and even offered us cigars and to get a beer (unfortunately... More »

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  Ellice

  This is a great place to stay. Close to Vatican, handy to local shops for self catering, and Massimo is very helpful.

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  Ken

  Massimo is an excellent host and provided lots of little things that helped make our stay enjoyable. The apartment is quiet and comfortable for two people.

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  Annie

  This property is really nice and very conviniently located just behind St Peter;s square. Great restaurants, shopping and more just around the block. Massisimo was awesome as a host, we got in late due to a delayed flight and he had kindly bought breakfast and a bottle of wine to welcome us, so we got a great start to our Roman Vacation. Would stay here again and again.

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  Tony

  We enjoyed our stay in this verywell appointed apartment. Or stay was all too brief(2 days) but Marssimo and his partner made us feel wecome with a bottle of wine and croisants. Recomended for for value and location.

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  Trinidad

  Upon our arrival in Rome we met his wife outside the apartment, she introduced us to the apartment and all that was necessary for our use. Only thing she left out was where to dry our clothes after washing them, some stuff hung out the bedroom window but the other stuff redecorated the apartment. Also key point turn off broiler before taking a shower you can scald yourself the water gets boiling hot, even when doing dishes. But remember to turn it back on! He was a sweetheart he bought... More »

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  Oren

  Massimo was the quintessential host. From our first interaction several months ago through our actual stay, Massimo made us feel welcome and well cared for. He went out of his way to advise us on things to do in Rome, to provide details about his apartment, and generally to make us feel extremely welcome. Customer service is paramount, especially when traveling, and in this regard Massimo's attention to the needs of his guests is supreme. We look forward to staying in touch with our new... More »

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  Mehran

  It was really nice for me and my family to stay in Massimo's apartment. We just met his wife up on our arrival and unfortunately couldn't meet him because of our short stay in Rome.They were very helpful and friendly he even left us a bottle of wine. The apartment is located just few minutes to the Vatican. I strongly recommend to every body to stay in this apartment.

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  Karen

  we had a really nice time staying at massimo's apartment near the vatican over the holidays. His wife was kind enough to come meet us with the key, even tho we had not figured out how to use our phone yet and give him some advance notice. He texted regularly and tried to keep us informed of things.. he even brought us a wonderful christmas present with the traditional Italian christmas cake, chocolate and wine. The vatican and St. Peters square were about a 10 minute walk.. we went to the... More »

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  Nelcy

  We really enjoyed our time in Rome and mostly because Massimo is such a charming person, he was there whenever we needed him, and helped us out with directions and suggestions on places to visit and eat. He even brought us a Christmas gift, really nice detail of him. We recommend you stay at Massimo's place 100%, walking distance from Vatican city, and very close to Metro stations. The flat is comfortable and has an elevator for luggage. The neighborhood is quite and really secure. We will... More »

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  Maria

  Massimo is an impeccable host. His apartment is beautiful, recently renovated. It is located near St. Peter train station, there are busses stopping right in front of the building, and there is a Carrefour (1-2 minutes walk) as well as other shops and dinners very close by. St. Peter is 10 min walk, and one could hop on a bus for a stop to shorten even that. My parents don’t speak Italian, and managed to use the public transportation to visit all touristic attractions, they also found all... More »

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  Nina

  My husband and I traveled to Rome for the first time in October 2010. We had a wonderful stay at Massimo's apartment. Massimo was readily available, extremely helpful and a very nice person. He gave us great recommendations for dining and suggested areas to shop when we asked for help with leather shops. He had even left a bottle of wine and fresh roses for our arrival! The apartment is clean, comfortable and very conveniently located. There a several buses that stop on the main road right... More »

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  Aurora

  I travelled to Rome for the first time with my daughter and cousin, and we rented just a car without having a clue how to get anywhere. We got in touch with Massimo, and he gave us directions on how to get close by to the flat, and later met up with us and took us personally to the apartment. We were very surprised when we saw the apartment, it is a beautiful place, and it has absolutely everything we needed for our stay there. Massimo guided us on directions on how to get to locations.... More »

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  David

  My wife and I had a great time staying in Massimo's flat. The location was excellent and we could easily walk to the main spots around Rome. In addition, it is located very near to the San Pietro railway station which makes it easy to connect to other spots around Rome as well. The apartment was really nice inside. There was plenty of room for our bags, coats, etc. The kitchen was nice, because there is a small Carrefour store very close to the apartment where you can buy all sorts... More »

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  Annie

  My boyfriend and I stayed in Massimos flat for three days while we were in Rome. It was perfect and bigger then I thought, so that was a plus. Very clean and the kitchen had all the things you would need to cook with.Theres even a small cafe and some nice places to eat just below the flat. The Vatican is about 10 mins walk which is great for getting there early and trying to beat the crowds. When in Rome again i would definetly stay again at massimos flat, he is very heplful and makes sure to... More »

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  Natalie

  Massimo was extremely helpful, even with the things not connected with apartment (helped us deal with car rental agent). Flat was very nice, light, bright, close to Vatican and there is a good supermarket just downstairs. Massimo left us coffee, croissants, chocolate, grapes, bananas and wine when we came - what more one needs :) Loved our stay with Massimo! Will recommend to everyone!

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  Michele

  Hospitality: Massimo was a great host! He made sure his wife was there to let us in as soon as we arrived, and left us a welcome breakfast basket. He later stopped by to introduce himself (very nice and sociable guy), as well as make sure to answer any questions that we may have had about the flat. Location: Massimo's flat's location was fabulous! Everything was within walking distance, which allowed us to spend more time and money on the things that we wanted to see and buy. An added... More »

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  Lygia

  Massimo is a fantastic host. He is really warm and goes out of his way to make you feel at home (calling to see if everything was ok the day we arrived and then when we left). He had stocked the kitchen with wine, coffee, orange juice, iced tea, milk, cereal, and a delicious lemon cake. There is also a supermarket a half block away, which was really handy! The apartment is close to the Vatican, which is fun in that you're away from the bustle of the center of the city but get to walk past... More »

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  Janet

  We didn't get to meet Massimo because he is on vacation too, but Minar - his cleaning lady was waiting for us when we arrived. The only glitch was that electricity was out in the evening when we happened to use air-conditioning, washer, shower and water boiler at the same time (something to pay attention to). It took us a while and knocked on neighbour's door to find out the reset button. (it's hidden in the cabinet next to the door. It was quite an adventure). We've been to Rome before, so... More »

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  Grace

  We spent three nights at Massimo's apartment and we found it a great location to travel around Rome. The apartment was comfortable for me and my three children. Max was always available for any questions or concerns we had. We definitely will be back there when we return to Rome. The price was right too. We definitely would recommend anybody to rent this apartment.

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  David

  The apartment was small but because we wanted to spend as much time in the heart of Rome as possible, it ended up being rather cozy. The location of the apartment was a bit farther out than originally thought but the proximity to the Vatican was ideal. Mr. Roda was an excellent host and was only a phone call away if we needed him. The bathroom was the only source of ill contentment due to a confused shower head and unpleasant order with the towels.

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  Deborah

  My two daughters and I stayed in Rome for 2 nights the every end of July 2010. Massimo was a wonderful host. When we got to the train station I sent Massimo a text and he met us at the flat within two minutes of us getting there. He brought some very tasty bread and great strawberry marmalade when he came! Massimo spent a lot of time with us going over the map and telling us the best way to get around. The next day he took his three year old twin boys to the beach, but he sent us an... More »

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  Amy

  The apartment was super cute and felt bigger than we thought it would because of the 10 foot ceilings. It was very clean and we had no problems. Massimo was a wonderful host, very attentive and readily available if there was a problem. We would definitely stay at this flat again on our next trip to Rome. This is especially a great place for a pilgrim to Rome to stay since it's a less than 10 minute walk to St. Peters. The restaurants near the apartment are nice (great coffee shop about a... More »

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  Leoancha

  Fantastic, this is the word that describes our stay in Rome. I had traveled with my husband and two teenage sons and was delighted with the accommodation and location of the apartment. Massimo from the first e-mail to the time we met him was friendly, efficient, helpful and very kind. The apartment has two rooms with double pull-out couches, bathroom and kitchen and was perfect for our stay in Rome. A number of buses were available outside the door and a small supermarket nearby which... More »

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  Christian

  What can be said about Massimo, he is one of the best hosts you'll ever encounter. He made me feel very welcome and definitely made my stay in Rome memorable. The flat is well kept and clean. It is right in front of bus stops which made traveling though Rome a breeze. The bed was very comfortable his Air Conditioner made the stay even better. It is situated on a big street, but it is absolutely quiet at night. It is walking distance from the Vatican. The flat was great. Communicating with... More »

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  Lyndall

  Massimo was great - Nothing was too much trouble - Met us at the apartment and showed us how to use everything - very good for Aussies unfamiliar with european appliances and taps etc. The apartment is terrific - compact with everything you could need including internet and groceries in the cupboard. The bottle of Chianti & snacks on arrival were very appreciated. The apartment is 1 block down and 1 block over from St Peters and a 10 minute walk. transport to Rome central is on the corner... More »

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  Christine

  We were four adults and stayed at the apartment for four nights, there were two bed settees in two seperate rooms, it was cosy and had all we needed. It was a great location for the Vatican and Rome, which we walked to in about 15 minutes. Massimo was a great help to us, and on arrival provided us with breakfast and red wine. Internet was included which was a great help. Thanks again Massimo.