We are back home from our wonderful time in Rome and wanted to let you know that we loved the Spagna apartment.

Great, spacious apartment with a great location; the outdoor patio was both wonderful space and very beautiful with all the flowers, plants and herbs the owner has planted there.

It is certainly a very good choice for two families or one family with children.

The owner was very gracious and kind and seemed to enjoy speaking with our daughter in Italian. She even presented her with a going away gift for her 'bambino".

In addition to allowing us in early as you know, she allowed us to leave at 2 because we could not check into our hotel at the airport until 3 PM.

We would definitely stay there again.

I also wanted to express our appreciation for the service Stefano from Stefano Greycar provided our family.

He picked both of our parties up at the airport and took us to the apartment. He also took us to and back from Siena on Wednesday (and was very kind and understanding at the beginning of the trip when our 2 year old grandson became a little car sick).

We also arranged for him to take us (and all our luggage) to the airport hotel on Friday. He was always very kind and helpful and on time. We will definitely use him whenever we come to Rome and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Thanks for all your help as well.

We will be in touch the next time we plan to visit.

Overall, how did you find your accommodations?

One of the perils of getting older is how cynical we can become and an expectation that brochures give a false impression. We were blown away - the apartment was everything and so much more than we expected. The highlight is the totally private terrace with beautiful terra-cotta planters filled with flowers, orange trees etc with comfortable seating and dining table. The apartment is filled with antiques and feels and indeed is a real home from home in the middle of Rome

What did you think about the location and the surrounding area?

Perfect location minutes away from Piazza del Popolo in a small quiet street linking Via del Corsa and Barbuino giving immediate access to shops, restaurants and quaint streets like Margutta filled with artists and craft

Any tips for future guests including nearby sites, restaurants or shops?

Pat provided us with a very comprehensive list of suggestions but in reality most of Rome attractions are within walking distance. As for restaurants our undoubted favorite was Gusto and the rudest to avoid Alfredo!

Would you recommend Italy Perfect to a friend?

Yes, 100%, yes. Italy Perfect was everything you could hope for. The arrangements all worked smoothly from arrival to departure. The handbooks and suggestions were a brilliant addition. Not only would I recommend Italy perfect to a friend - we have already done so!

The location (near the Spanish Steps) was ideal. The decor of the apartment was so beautiful and the large patio was so wonderful during the mild Spring afternoons. The recommendations regarding the car service from the airport (Stefano) and our guide (Rich of rich@rome-day-tours) were great. I would defintely recommend Italy Perfect. We have also had wonderful experiences with Paris Perfect.

This place was a dream come true. Emaculate, beautiful,comfortable and in the perfect location. I would recommend it to anyone going to Rome. We felt very secure and we couldn't find anything at all to complain about.

This lovely apartment on a quiet closed street off Via del Babuino is a perfect location for seeing Rome. It is fully equipped, accommodated 4 adults and a mature child perfectly, and has a marvelously landscaped terrace for outdoor living. It is only blocks away from the Spanish Steps. Transporation,greeting and instructions were all handled very professionally with gracious English speaking personnel. The owner offered a warm personal welcome with flowers and wine, and Italy Perfect handled the reservation process most efficiently. The only problem was an initial difficulty establishing an Internet connection, which could have been a firewall problem in our laptop. In short, a wonderful way to experience Rome.

A hidden gem of a casual restaurant not to be missed for lunch and a wine bar 17:00 - 20:00 in the Piazza Venezia/Piazza Navona area is Enoteca Corsi in Via del Gesu' at #87-88, just north of the Corso V. Emmanuele.

A wonderful apartment in a perfect location to enjoy Rome. Apartment beautifully furnished with a balcony off the living room that is to die for. Every mordern convience you will need . The owner prepared a list of resturants for us and we tried several with much success.

Really no complaints except hot water takes a while to arrive in the showers.

If you are use to luxury this fits the bill.

We rented through Italy Perfect and Pat Byrne a total professional.

We loved this elegant apt. we had out our boys ages 12 and 14. It was very pretty, spacious and light filled. The beautiful garden terrace was a lovely spot for breakfast or a glass of wine. Our neighborhood was a short street located between an elegant street of boutiques and cafes and a more funky street of stand up eateries and nike and other athletic stores which the kids loved. of course beautiful old churches were everywhere. the street ended at Piazza Spagna which is a stunning Piazza with several lovely cafes for people watching. I loved this area because it was not terribly touristy and you had the feeling that locals lived there. Not far is the Spanish Steps which is very crowded and touristy so one can appreciate the difference. The apt has three lovely bedrooms. One queen for me and my husband, one single for my 14 yr old and my 12 yr old took the twin. The air conditioning worked great and the extra charge was minimal. There was no noise from the street. The wifi worked great on our Mac. Christina met us and quickly showed us around and we had no trouble with keys or appliances. we cooked in a few nights and ate on the terrace. There is a small butcher two streets down where we picked up terrific tenderloins. We also fixed eggs in the morning. However, on the more elegant street there is a lovely cafe- Don Quioxte where you can get coffee and light breakfast also. We didn't watch much tv- just one small one in the living room.So if you need a big TV or dvd this is not for you! The building was very quiet as i think most were gone for the summer. It felt very safe and the main gate was always locked. It was very easy to get taxis from eiither of the adjoining streets or just down the road at the Piazza. I would definitely go back!

Great location for going almost anywhere. The Roma Pas gave us excellent transportation plus skipping long lines at museums and places such as the Coliseum. We had great weather - over 60 degrees F and no rain for the week we were here. We were out so much we hardly used the beautiful terrace. Now back to snow and rain in Minneapolis.

I wanted to thank you for everything. We had an amazing stay. I am in love with Italy. I definitely plan to go back. The apartment was a dream. Perfect in all respects. On behalf of my family and myself we want to thank you for all your recommendations (we took all your advice-we found all the internet cafes and restaurants you recommended-we specially liked Da'Gusto. I want to recommend you Antica Enoteca that is in the neighboorhood as well-its delicious! Also Cafe Ripetta on Via Ripetta-they are creative with the coffee-especially with the capuccinos-they make heart figures on top of the foam and they are really nice people).

We loved our stay at the Spagna apartment. It was everything we wanted for our dream Rome vacation: excellent historic center location, fabulous terrace and beautifully furnished. This was the perfect apartment for us and we appreciated that warm touches that made us feel so at home. When we return to Rome this apartment will be our first choice of places to stay!