Historic Trastevere is loaded with old-world charm, scenic atmosphere, wonderful restaurants, and an artsy vibe dating back centuries. Quipped one Italy Perfect guest, "If there was a spot in New York where Soho, Tribeca and the Village converged, its Roman equivalent would be Trastevere". The petite Rondine apartment gives you a rich Rome experience at a budget price.

Trastevere is a popular central Roman neighborhood. At its heart is a lively, locals village that is popular for strolling and dining of an evening. Many popular restaurants and bars host Romans and tourists alike. It has a left-bank, bohemian character and is popular with students. At the base of the storied Gianiculum Hill, Trastevere is very central, walking distance to many popular sites and also easily reached by public transportation. The park of the Gianiculum has much to recommend it: a permanent Punch and Judy theater, children's play park, views to die for, paths among the trees and from the top of the Gianiculum the noon hour is sounded for the entire city with the firing of a cannon.

The Rondine apartment is tucked away on small cobble stoned side street. An archway in a wall at one end with a shrine to the Madonna marks the top of the street.

The apartment building where the Rondine apartment is located has about 20 apartments in it. The street is lined with planter boxes and trellised vines. The apartment is towards the back of the building on the ground floor. The large window in the apartment faces the adjacent side street.

We dubbed this apartment "Rondine" which is the Italian word for swallow, a cute little bird so the name befits this small, cute apartment. Rondine are much-admired in Rome, you can often spot them at sunset swooping and diving over the Piazzas. They flock in ever-changing clouds, fascinating and beautful.

The apartment is ideal for those on a budget who don't want to compromise on location. While small in scale you can easily pay a lot more for a tiny Rome hotel room in an inferior location and not enjoy the benefit of a living room area and your own kitchen.

Enter the apartment and the kitchenette is directly to the right. It has a 2-burner electric stove, microwave, toaster, under-counter refrigerator. Pots, pans, dishes, utensils are provided. A kitchen counter with two stools is a handy eating area and it visually divides the living room and kitchen. The living room has a small sofa that opens up to accommodate one person. One the opposite wall are storage cupboards that hold the dishes. On the wall is a flat-screen TV.

A large window on the far wall admits light to both levels of the apartment. Up 10 steps to the bedroom where there is a queen size bed, bedside tables, reading lamps. A clothes rack with hangars and a shelf above and below is in the corner of the bedroom.

The bathroom just beyond the bed has a sink, toilet, bidet and shower with a shower curtain enclosure.

High Season 1-2 people €840/7 nights...€800/6 nights...€735/4-5 nights. €2468/4 weeks

High Season 3 people €970/7 nights...€920/6 nights...€840/4-5 nights

Low Season €700/7 nights...€630/6 nights...€560/4-5 nights...€2060/4 weeks

Low Season 3 people €835/7 nights...€750/6 nights...€670/4-5 nights.

High Season: March 24 thru October 31, Christmas, New Year's weeks

Low Season: November 1 thru March 23

4 night minimum booking period. Final cleaning, WiFi, utilities up to an average of 10 Kwh/day, additional usage is charged at the rate of €.35/kwh.

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Historic Trastevere is loaded with old-world charm, scenic atmosphere, wonderful restaurants, and an artsy vibe dating back centuries. Quipped one Italy Perfect guest, "If there was a spot in New York where Soho, Tribeca and the Village converged, its Roman equivalent would be Trastevere". The petite Rondine apartment gives you a rich Rome experience at a budget price.