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.

we spent three weeks in Rome. Cecilia's apartment became our home away from home. situated in the heart of Trastevere this was the perfect location for any kind activities. Even though the apart is in the middle of this livlely district, it is located in a quiet courtyard, where the din of the big city could not be heard. the check-in and check-out was very convenient and Cecilia accommodated our requests with kindness. I can highly recommend this place and would come back any time.

The location of this property was ideal for being able to explore Trastevere while also having access to all other major attractions around Rome. Cecilia also was able to make our stay so much smoother by being extremely responsive for any questions or concerns that arose during our stay. If we are lucky enough to come back to Trastevere we would definitely love to stay here again.

You walk through a large wooden door into a inner courtyard which is communal ( we thought it was private) but was very quiet and relaxing as just outside the main door is the hustle and bustle of life. So, a great location! The accommodation was good not brilliant. The kitchen needed updating a bit...the kettle needs replacing as too hot to handle! All a bit tired looking but we loved it nonetheless. Cecilia was a great host as we had a lot of contact finding our way there and she helped us with how to get the water taxi from the airport etc. We enjoyed being able to walk out and restaurants were all there waiting! Would recommend .

Off a really busy and noisy street, go through a large door and you are in the quiet communal courtyard where you will find this apartment. This flat is a generous size and with a small table and chairs outside it is perfect for springtime in Rome. The bedroom is in the eaves and but has air conditioning for those hot nights. Both the kitchen and bathroom are good sizes. It is an easy to spend some social time in the living space as the sofa is huge and the dining table a good size. The apartment is perfectly situated for walking to most of the main sites. But the excellent bus and tram service nearby makes it easy to get around. This is a great apartment if you like a buzzy area filled with restaurants and bars. Cecilia was a charming and helpful hostess.

The appartment did match the pictures. It was really centrally located in the middel of Trastevere, a nice neighbourhood to stay. It has a lot of bars and restaurants literally around the corner. The appartment is located 50m from Piazza de Santa Maria (the main square of Trastevere). The appartment itself has a mezanine bedroom that is connected to the living room and has basic, but clean facilities. It's quite big and has a good wifi connection. Outside the appartment, there is a table and chairs where you can enjoy an evening beer of a morning coffee... it's not a private garden, but a courtyard you share with the some other people living in the houses or appartments around. I can recommend this appartment.

This was the first time I had stayed in the Trastevere area while visiting Rome and found it to be a fascinating location and wonderful apartment, especially with the lovely, private courtyard tucked away from the hustle and bustle. A nice retreat after being out and about in Rome.

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.