This flat stands out from all other flats we have rented over the years, in many respects. First, it a very much a designer's flat (which our hostess Gabriella confessed is her profession) and for this reason extremely modern and clean and "classy". No matter who you are, we doubt that you home is this nice-looking! Second, it was hyper clean and tidy. Third, it is very well equipped, but in a "high end"-style, meaning that the kitchen was a smidgen sci-fi to us. We needed to get instructions for the (induction) stove, and even the coffee maker. But that's us, of course. Gabriella very kindly popped by to instruct us, although we just stayed for two nights. She was also replying to our texts when we accidentally turned off the AC. (Word of warning: often in Italy pushing a button can have unexpected consequences, often in another room and for an unexpected device.) The balcony is on top of the building and overlooks the Anfiteatro Nerone, the third biggest ancient Roman arena in Italy and the balcony is facing the setting sun so we spent wonderful evenings there. Finally: it takes around three minutes from the train station to the flat (and vice versa).

Nothing to do about it, but the road beneath the balcony is heavily trafficked. There are some 70 stair steps up to the flat and when we were there the lift was out of function.