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This retro-chic apartment of offers a slightly different experience from many of our other homes in Rome. Rather than the bustle of the tourist centre, you’ll be in the leafy, twentieth-century streets of Monteverde Vecchio where traditional pasta restaurants and pubs serving artisan beer sit alongside weekly markets and antique shops. It’s a fitting locale for this historic apartment, as the host’s family have lived here since 1927, and some of the elegant furnishings, portraits, and other artworks decking the apartment’s walls go back further still. We love the antique camera that creates a memorable welcome, as well as the blue kitchen that provides the main sociable hub here. Gather together for breakfasts of fresh coffee and locally bought pastries at the table, or better yet, step put onto the private terrace for a sunny start to the day. This is also the ideal spot to treat yourself to a glass of Italian red before sampling the local trattorias, while the bedrooms wait to drift you off into a peaceful night’s sleep after a busy day of fun and sightseeing. Speaking of exploring, head to the Porta Portese market in Trastevere on Sundays to experience Rome’s oldest flea...


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What to expect


Highlights

Explore Rome's colourful Trastevere neighbourhood, a twenty-minute walk away

Explore Rome's colourful Trastevere neighbourhood, a twenty-minute walk away

Sip a glass of Italian wine on the sun-drenched balcony

Sip a glass of Italian wine on the sun-drenched balcony

Start mornings with coffee and pastries in the sunny blue kitchen before setting off for a day of fun

Start mornings with coffee and pastries in the sunny blue kitchen before setting off for a day of fun

Wake up in the comfortable bedrooms feeling rested and ready for another day of Rome sightseeing

Wake up in the comfortable bedrooms feeling rested and ready for another day of Rome sightseeing

Catch up on work at the second bedroom's desk space

Catch up on work at the second bedroom's desk space

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Home truths

    It's on the second floor of a building with no lift, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

    A cot is available on request

    Well-behaved pets are welcome to stay

    There's no real lounge space here

    The shared washing machine is available in the laundry room on the top floor of the building

    There's air conditioning in the bedrooms, but not the kitchen

    The kitchenette is compact and lacks a dishwasher

    The kitchen is lacking some basic crockery and cooking utensils, so it might not be the best choice if you're planning family meals in

    The hosts live on-site in a separate apartment – you may see their cats roaming about in their garden

    You'll receive an in-person check-in

About this stay


Amenities

Desk / workplace

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Pets allowed

Parking available

Bedrooms & bathrooms

2 bedrooms, 3 beds

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Cab booking

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Laundry and dry cleaning

Luggage storage

Massage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Additional fees

  • Your host can help arrange airport transfers for an additional fee

  • Your host can arrange extra cleaning services for you here – it'll cost €35 per day

  • Your host can provide extra bedding for an additional fee of €20

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Monteverde Vecchio

To the southwest of bohemian Trastevere lies Monteverde Vecchio, a largely residential quarter that swaps the crowds for wide, peaceful streets and hills. Whilst it is a bit too far to walk to the city’s main attractions, there are trams that run to Piazza Venezia so it’s fairly easy to get to the centre, at least during the day. Life is definitely slower here than elsewhere in Rome, but that’s...

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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Let yourself be overwhelmed by the Pantheon

Let yourself be overwhelmed by the Pantheon

The massive concrete dome with its oculus is a breathtaking work of engineering. Dating from Augustus’s reign, it is now a site of Catholic burials.

17 min
Contemplate in peace at Giardino degli Aranci

Contemplate in peace at Giardino degli Aranci

This small garden filled with orange trees on top of the Aventino Hill offers a great view of St. Peter’s Basilica.

11 min
Explore the Colosseum

Explore the Colosseum

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheatre with a guided tour option. Visit in the late evening for stunning sunset views and book tickets in advance to skip the line.

15 min
Enjoy craft beers and delicious burgers at Luppolo Station

Enjoy craft beers and delicious burgers at Luppolo Station

Luppolo Station is a stone-walled pub with a stylish decor and railway motifs. Indulge in their extensive range of craft beers and savor their mouthwatering burgers. The atmosphere is awesome and the music is amazing. Highly recommended for food and bar enthusiasts.

8 min
Dine at Birrifugio Trastevere

Dine at Birrifugio Trastevere

A mellow bar and restaurant in Rome's Trastevere neighbourhood, Birrifugio offers exceptional food and drinks. From the best homemade burgers to a great beer selection, this place is a must-visit for casual dining with friendly service.

12 min
Sample the pasta at Ristorante Il Cortile dal 1929

Sample the pasta at Ristorante Il Cortile dal 1929

Discover this family-owned trattoria in Rome's beautiful Monte Verde Vecchio neighbourhood. Enjoy a delicious buffet of antipasti and Roman specialities, with friendly service and a charming terrace.

9 min
Try the mix seafood grill at Ristorante Albaruja Roma

Try the mix seafood grill at Ristorante Albaruja Roma

Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant. The food is fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. The staff is friendly and accommodating too. Don't miss the mouthwatering mix seafood grill.

12 min
Enjoy coffee and vegetarian dishes at Cafe Vert

Enjoy coffee and vegetarian dishes at Cafe Vert

A small beautiful cafe with friendly people that serves delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. Perfect for a quick coffee in a cosy atmosphere.

9 min
Enjoy drinks and food at Stappo

Enjoy drinks and food at Stappo

A trendy pub with a friendly staff, good selection of beer, and vegetarian-friendly options. Relax in the nice outside area, watch football games on a big screen, and unwind with great drinks and atmosphere.

11 min

Get around

Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino

24 min

Train station

Roma Porta S. Paolo

10 min

Bus stop

Gianicolense/S. Camillo

11 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

7 min

Cafe

9 min

Pharmacy

9 min

Points of interest

Beach

Spiaggia Libera

47 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

Events possible (with prior approval)

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 12:00

Departure before 10:00

On floor 2, steps only

Air con

Wifi speed: 35Mbps

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    5

    days

    Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Cecilia

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Cecilia and Alessandro are both Roman born and bred and are terrific hosts! Cecilia is a tour guide who specialises in archeology and Alessandro is a historian. They are extremely warm and welcoming and really enjoy sharing their home with guests and making friends along the way. You might even get to meet their cats in the garden.

Registration or licence number: 6487.

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