Overall we very much enjoyed staying at th Carina apartment.  The location could not be better, steps from great shopping, eating, and transportation in a very clean and lively nighborhood.  The top floor situation made for very quiet and peaceful evenings (the neighborhood goes to sleep like an on/off switch at around 9pm).  With the doors/windows closed we literally could not hear any sound from anywhere.  The unit is essentially a long rectangle, with balconies and windows along both long sides.  This is just great for being bright and airy, open opposing doors and you immediately get a nice cross wind.  The terrace is indeed a joy, with well maintained greenery making it feel like an oasis in the city.  We spent virtually every morning there with our breakfast enjoying the morning sun.  If we were to return to Rome, it is very likely we would stay here again.

My wife and I, and our 15 month old daughter stayed at the carina for 16 days in late November/early December when the weather was a mix of rain/sun and rather chilly at night but not too bad (50's maybe?).  We literally lived in the Carina.  We prepared and ate virtually every meal there, did laundry regularly, shopped locally, etc..  I suspect many of the items we had issues with, wouldnt have been a problem for most folks looking to explore Rome and enjoy the area.

On arrival to the Carina we found a handful of small issues that were addressed reasonably promptly while we were there, things like a missing cutting board, lack of bread knife, etc..  I suspect most folks didnt put the kitchen quite through the paces we did, and as such wasnt noticed before. Additionally there were a handful of maintenance issues that the owner has committed to fix (replacing air filters on the heating systems, ensuring they all are working well, etc..)

There is a fantastic little market about a 3 minute walk from the apartment, very very convienent. We shopped there virtually daily.  The kitchen is small, with a little table perfectly suitable for 2-3 people, anymore just wouldnt be possible.  (Then again when its not raining you have the terrace which could seat 6 easily!)

The beds were fantastic, which was just awesome to find.  One was medium to soft, the other medium to hard.  Just like goldie locks, you can find one that’s just right!  

Sadly the WiFi in the apartment only covers the first bedroom furthest from the terrace.  [Seeking a solution to carry the wifi to the rest of the apartment and the terrace]

The livingroom is more of wide hallway with a couch than a livingroom.  This isnt really much an issue as it opens onto the terrace which fulfills that role.  

In the end all of the problems we ran into really were minor, and are rather remedied and I hope they do so for future guests.  The location of the unit is just spectactular, the lovely terrace, and the bright sunny nature is something you are just not likely to find anywhere else.  The space is lightyears ahead of any two room hotel suite, and is perfectly livable.  I think for two couples who plan on spending more time out at restaurants than eating in, the space is plenty sufficent.  A family of four is likely to be okay.  For us, 2 and 1/2, it was wonderful, very spacious and easy to deal with.

Charles H, San Francisco

This apartment was the highpoint of our trip to Italy. It was our own private nest above the busy city. I It felt like we should be in a movie of a romantic trip to Rome. We were on the terrace all the time. Coffee on the bedroom terrace, breakfast on the big one... The weather was very warm (90!) but we didn't need a/c, just opened up all the windows and terraces. The views are timeless, with that high position, we were able to orient ourselves in the city and enjoy the green hills above and rooftops in the foreground. The apartment is cosy, as they say, but well planned and worked great for us. Pat at Italy Perfect was so helpful and we read all the information she sent. This was a our first time to rent an apartment while traveleing and it was a great experience thanks to her. Anna

Anna, Houston