Secret Loft in Trastevere

This apartment has the PERFECT location! Public transportation was excellent, the charm, food and bustle of Trastevere surrounding us, the river and markets a short walk away. And Elisabetta was very helpful and attentive. HVAC units worked well. Quiet for the location! And the courtyard was really lovely. Arriving without a personal meeting was no problem at all. Loft bedroom was comfortable (as long as you’re not too tall) and has its own HVAC, which is great! Our only concerns were around the condition of some things that really need updating. While some old furnishings were charmingly old and should definitely be preserved!, others were uncomfortably so - bathroom tile grouting needs bleaching or replacing, trash can is rusty - small things like that. The one big thing, though, would change the whole experience: the livingroom sofa smells mildewy and makes the whole place musty We ran the HVAC on “dehumidify” the whole time even though it wasn’t hot. For the person who sleeps on it, it is uncomfortable - with a hard edge down the middle. Replacing that sofa with a nice new, comfortable sofabed would change the whole place and make this a nearly-perfect guest experience.

Very comfortable. Great space and courtyard. Right in the heart of Travestere.

I can’t say enough good things about this adorable apartment in the heart of Trastevere but tucked in a courtyard away from the busy nightlife. The eclectic decor is whimsical but homey, and the place was spotless. We love to explore on foot. This location can’t be beat for the neighborhood right outside your door and the major sights, including the Vatican, that you can walk to on both sides of the river.

My husband and I stayed here for 8 nights in April. Elena was waiting for us when we arrived and was very friendly and helpful. This is a nice apartment...or likely was at one time, and there are both pros and cons. First the pros: location is great. We walked most places in the city and if it was too far, there was a taxi rank down the street. Although the street is lively and commercial, the apartment was very quiet and safe, in the far back of a courtyard behind a locked door and a gate. Restaurants, bakery and cafes are very close. Cons: First, it's important to know that the sleeping loft has a very low beamed ceiling. Really low. I'm 5'2" and could not stand straight up in some places. My husband who is 5'9" got up from the bed one night and slammed his head hard. This could be an issue for tall folks. The kitchen is woefully lacking. Although I did not come to Rome to cook (who would?), I always rent apartments when in Europe to be able to make breakfast, snacks and simple meals occasionally. The kitchen had two spoons and two forks; no spatula, no sharp knives to slice bread, and a plastic toaster that we could not get to work. The bed did not have a blanket, just a light bedspread. We were chilly, so found a cotton bedspread in a drawer downstairs to use, but no extra blankets. This could be a lovely apartment, but it needs a bit of sprucing up. It feels neglected. The couch was stained; the portable CD player had no wire to plug in so was useless; the corner in the courtyard belonging to the apartment needed sweeping and had uncomfortable folding chairs that had not been cleaned and so was not conducive to sitting out. Some care and attention would go a long way toward making this rental worth the price.