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Wonderful Island in the center of Rome: Davide Hjemmestyre

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rome, Italy
  • Place, Colosseum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza Navona
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pantheon
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Rome

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Rome, within a 5-minute drive of Colosseum and Campo de' Fiori. .This apartment is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Roman Forum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pantheon.

What's nearby

  • Colosseum - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Piazza Navona - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pantheon - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Roman Forum - 9 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Trevi Fountain - 10 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Marmorata/Vanvitelli Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rome Ostiense Station - 15 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piatto Romano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Felice a Testaccio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Gianfornaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lo Scopettaro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderful Island in the center of Rome: Davide Hjemmestyre

This beautiful apt is located at Santa Maria Liberatrice Square, in the heart of Testaccio. It's just been renovated (March 2010) with refined taste with precious material (Wood, Travertine, etc.) and furnished tastefully.
It's situated on the first floor of a building which dates back to 19th Century. It's composed of (1) an entrance, (2) a well equipped kitchen (pots, pans, a microwave, a dish-washer, a toaster, a fridge, a freezer, gas-stove, an oven, a grill, etc.). A corridor leads to a living room (3) with a comfortable sofa double bed, a writing desk, a TV, a DVD, a stereo CD, a chair bed (very comfortable). (4) A spacious and beautiful bedroom, (5) A bathroom with a wonderful travertine shower. Next to the bathroom there's a small box room with a washing machine. At the end of the passage there's a wardrobe room. Coffee, tea, salt, sugar, vinegar, olive oil, chocolate, soap for dish washer and for the washing machine are provided.


Testaccio Area:: Even if in the heart of Testaccio area, calmness and peace are assured. The apt faces a quite courtyard. Outside the building there's a park with recreational facilities. The charming area of Testaccio is perhaps the last outpost of a nearly disappeared Rome. It's a slice of the city, next to Aventino and the Cocci Mountain, between Tiber bend at Ripa Grande and Piramide Cestia, next to Trastevere Area. It's nearly intact with the same original roman spirit. If you walk to Santa Maria Liberatrice, go around the famous fresh market counters (it is behind the building of the apt), Mattatoio, Campo Testaccio or to Acattolico Cemetery, you realize and breath the popular, human atmosphere.

Transport:: The apt is central, you can walk to the most important places in Rome but it's well connected by buses, trams, Piramide Subway. The subway leads to Coliseum, only 2 stops, to Piazza Navona etc.

Why the Owner Chose Aventino Testaccio: : Testaccio is a little Island where you can find yet the ancient and magical style of Living of true Romans. Close to each important Monument. Here you can have all the different way to visit and enjoy this wonderful City. The Unique Benefits at this Apartment: Year Purchased: 2009 - The apartment has been built with all the things everyone would like to have. I traveled. And I know what I would like to find in an apartment for my holiday. Owner Description/Comments: Kind and Available to contribute your perfect holiday in Rome, with all my advice.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment offers wheelchair access, a stereo, and books.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Switch all the electrical outlets off, leave the keys on the table and close the door

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT058091C2UBF8VRRL

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wonderful Island Center Rome Davide's Home Apartment
Wonderful Island Davide's Home Apartment
Wonderful Island Center Rome Davide's Home
Wonderful Island Davide's Home
Wonderful Island in the Center of Rome: Davide's Home Rome
Wonderful Island in the Center of Rome: Davide's Home Apartment
Apartment Wonderful Island in the Center of Rome: Davide's Home
Wonderful Island in the Center of Rome: Davide's Home Rome
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Reviews

Wonderful Island in the center of Rome: Davide Hjemmestyre Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped but space for meal prep and washing dishes was somewhat limited. Bedroom and lounge areas spacious. Didn’t use the laundry as there was no clothes dryer. Nicely decorated. Having the lift was very helpful. Lovely courtyard view from windows. Building was secure and quiet. Host was very responsive. Host arranged return to airport transport by van which was on time and very comfortable. Location was near buses and trams which we used a lot, and it was a 20 minute walk to Pirimide metro station which we also used. A transit pass is a great idea, which can be purchased at the Metro ststion. .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

anna g.

Liked: Cleanliness
firstly the apartment is really centrally located moments away from many busses in a very safe area with restaurants and the testaccio market only steps away. the kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed for cooking. the washing machine was really appreciated and a large stand was provided for hanging the laundry. the apartment is exactly as shown in the pictures. the host’s mother was welcoming and did her best to help as we went to their other property by picking us up. the only problem was the shower did not drain well. other than that it was avery comfortable quiet stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic time in Rome, super apartment and location

Carmela is a superhost, the apartment is complete and charming, the area is great, central without being in the touristic pack, getting to bus or metro is easy, many good restaurants nearby, and the best gelato! Strongly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calista M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood find

If you are looking for a nice, quiet place to stay, this is it. The food in the area was fantastic. Communication with the owner was easy and we had no problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Rome

We had a really good time in Rome. The apartment was exactly as promised, no issues. Thanks to our host Davide
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

d w., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Rome location

We spent 3 weeks here-loved the neighborhood and place.The owner’s lovely mother greeted us and was readily available.The apt is functional and cheerful. You’ll find anything you need close by and the tram/bus are great!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

therese b., upper sandusky, ohio, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Loved the place . Neighborhood was great. Good restaurants all within walking distance . Sites a bit further away but used metro until we figured out the bus was so much closer. Transport arranged by our host was also very good, prompt . Would I stay here again ? Absolutely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L., Burnaby, B.C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Live Like an Italian!

Great location! Close to the Testacchio Market.It is a great apartment, incredibly well stocked. Loved the area. Davide was an incredible host, so very helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Carmela was very helpful and it was wonderful meeting her, when we arrived from the airport. The apartment was perfect. Lots of space and everything we needed. Testaccio is true Italian neighborhood that we loved to be a part of.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment in a great location

Apartment had everything we needed Carmela met us and showed us round and was very helpful Area was great with lots of restaurants It's a 20 minute walk from Ostiense Station and is pretty central for sightseeing We were able to walk to all the main sights from there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay

Very nice location in a much quieter neighborhood. We enjoyed being away from the noise but able to hop on a bus and quickly get into the touristy areas. The apartment itself was very well equipped and comfortable. We had a great stay and would recommend this neighborhood for future guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay in Rome

Very clean property that feels like home. Check in process they meet you at the property to make sure you are settled. At first I was unsure if there was enough room for the five of us, but as long as your okay sharing a pull out couch, then yes there is enough room. Location was fantastic - not too touristy so you get to experience the local Roman culture while having a short bus ride to the main attractions. Also very good value for the price we paid. Overall I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A real taste of Rome

We very much enjoyed our stay here. We needed to go Fiera di Roma on the airport train line every day for 10 days and it was a pleasant 20 minute walk to Ostiense station. It was about 20 minute walk to the area of Coliseum and Forum. The Testaccio neighbourhood is wonderful with a convenient grocery store and many restaurants. All of our communications with the host were easy and useful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic apartment

We were so happy to have chosen this very lovely apartment!! It was well equipped for cooking and enjoying meals in, much better than most apartments!! Everything was clean and comfortable!! The host went above and beyond welcoming us and making sure we understood how to work everything!! I would definitely stay there again and will recommend it to friends planning a trip to Rome!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Madison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, Clean place to explore Rome

This property was clean and roomy. The host met us at the property with the keys and was very lovely. This was a great location for us to explore Rome. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. I'd recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffmhawley

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay in Rome

The owner’s son, Davide, was welcoming and very helpful. The apartment was clean and well stocked with all the amenities. The best part of this place is the location. It is a short bus ride to all the sights but the neighborhood itself is not full of tourists. It was nice to get away from all the craziness after a day of sightseeing. There are many excellent restaurants nearby. We tried all of the owner's recommendations and they were all excellent. I would return if I visit Rome again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Perfect location. Wonderful host. Easy walkability. Lots of suggestions from the host. It's an absolute perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bad description

Area was nothing like the pictures on Vrbo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Testaccio apartment

The property is clean, in a great area with lots of restaurants and bars nearby. It slept 3 comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

The apartment was as descibed and served our needs well. It was clean and we liked the layout. The garbage/recycling situation could've have been better explained. Look for recycling bins in the park and do not use the bins next to restaurants. We were surprised to be charged an accommodation tax upon arrival as we assumed that it was included in the price. We had to pay 6 Euro/person/night for it in cash. Overall present stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful’

Stayed for the week and explored much of Rome, but Testaccia was home! Thank you Carmela.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gnezdilov S.

Liked: Cleanliness

good experience

Unit was very good, Carmela was very nice. Thanks :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Neighborhood

We loved our apartment in the Testaccio district of Rome. There were many cafes, grocery stores and restaurants nearby within walking distance. Don’t miss the Testaccio Market. It was very close and we were able to walk there. So much to see, eat and experience. Check the hours before you go they close earlier than we expected and aren’t open on Sunday. The apartment was clean, well-stocked, and centered in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood. Our host was easy to reach and very helpful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So charming!

Carmella could not have been more accommodating! She allowed early checkin so we could drop our bags and change since we arrived early in the day. The apartment was very clean upon arrival and right in the middle of a residential area which was much preferred over the touristy parts of Rome. So many walkable restaurants to choose from each evening and many cafes to enjoy coffee and breakfast before walking to Piramide station 10-15 min away. Couple of grocery stores within a block or two as well. Lots of activity with kids playing in the park across the street. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M., Newton, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The apartment was very nice, and the location was great. Very close to public bus making it easy to get around Rome. Many good restaurants nearby and the BEST cappuccino right around the corner. Carmela was very helpful and suggested a good restaurant for our first night. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023