Enjoy toasting golden sunsets from the terrace that crowns the Danza apartment. This special apartment ticks all the boxes: Terrace: check. Views: check. Charm: check. Location: check, check, check.

You can't help but be enchanted but this quaint location, one of Rome's best-loved historic neighborhoods. Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona are very close by. Enjoy wonderful restaurants, historic sites at every turn, welcoming cafes, shopping and the best open-air produce market in Rome all within easy walking distance from the Dorato apartment. The area is graced by the striking Santa Maria in Montecelli church dating back to the 1100's and rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries. Only occasionally open to the public the church houses an order of French priests; we've heard that if you ring the bell and ask nicely they have been known to give a free private tour. It's helpful if you can speak some French; remember to leave a donation in the offering box to express your appreciation.

The Danza apartment is on the top floor of a small apartment building from the 1500s. There are a few steps once inside in the building up to the elevator, affixed to the building's back exterior since the building's ancient stairwell was too narrow to be retrofitted with such a modern conveyance. That alone is impressive from an architectural aspect, a building challenge that demonstrates Romans' age-old clever design solutions.

Danza is a spacious, comfortable light-filled apartment with some of the original features, such as the antique tile floors and beamed ceilings preserved. In addition to the rooftop terrace, we love the sweet "Juliet" balconies off the living and dining rooms.

The apartment has an open entry foyer. The large living room is immediately to the left. French doors at the far end enhance the room. From the living room enjoy views of the side of the church and the ever-changing scene down below of this small, inviting street. The living room is casually furnished with a modern sofa bed, an armchair and two rattan folding chairs, glass coffee table, flat screen TV. It's not fancy, just basic, serviceable furniture good for the vacation renter who wants a sunny, well laid-out, appealing terraced apartment a super-central location. To the right of the living room step into the full dining room, with its wonderful original checkerboard tiles. It's nice that they've been preserved as the add a special touch to the room. The dining table has seating for four, the two folding chairs in the living room can be added if you're entertaining and need seating for six.

Retrace your steps back through the living room to find the attractive kitchen off to the right of the foyer. Handsome honed marble countertops and a farmhouse sink maintain the apartment's authentic character. The kitchen has a small table with seating for two. A large window admits lots of light. There is a full refrigerator, freezer section, 4-burner gas stove, electric oven and dishwasher.

Directly ahead off the foyer is the first bedroom. The bedrooms are towards the back of the apartment, a good feature in a thriving city like Rome where street noise from passerby's and motor scooters is a given. Ahead and to the right is the first bedroom with two twin beds and adjoining bathroom. Built-in closets and cupboards line one wall providing lots of storage for clothes, luggage. There is a small window above the beds. The en suite bathroom has a sink, toilet and shower with a shower curtain.

The second bedroom, also with a double bed*, a large window overlooking the quiet back-building area and rooftops. There is an antique dresser and small closet. Just outside this bedroom is the second bathroom with a bathtub, sink, toilet. A tiny eyebrow window over the tub is a cute feature.

If your interest in the Danza apartment isn't already piqued here comes the best part. The terrace! Straight ahead off the entry foyer is a small stairway leading up to a small open office area (who can work with views like these?) which leads out to the enchanting terrace. Imagine starting your day in Rome with a cup of espresso, the sound of seagulls flying overhead and views of Roman rooftops and church domes! There is a patio table with seating for four. The canvas awing provides shade. In the evening wander back upstairs for cocktail hour and enjoy the sounds of church bells tolling at sunset or watch waves of tiny swallows swooping and diving through the sky at twilight.

*Italian Double Beds are 56" wide. North American Double sized beds are 54" wide and Queen sized beds are 60".

Minimum five night booking period. One week minimum holiday weeks.

The price includes booking fee, credit card fees, wire fees, keyholder fee, final cleaning, 15kwh/day utility allowance. €2/pp/day city tax may be payable in cash on site. We provide extensive information about traveling and renting in Italy as well as a seven page document with useful information on Rome. You can find our terms on this link. And please review our extensive FAQs and helpful Blog.

Enjoy toasting golden sunsets from the terrace that crowns the Danza apartment. This special apartment ticks all the boxes: Terrace: check. Views: check. Charm: check. Location: check, check, check.