Large Terrace, Dramatic Coliseum View- Magnifico  

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Enjoy timeless Views in Classic Luxury. Minimum stay 4 nights.

Lounge on the expansive terrace while the icon of Rome, the Coliseum changes with time of day, season and weather.

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This apartment has stunning Coliseum views of a lifetime. The interior has much to appreciate with its cool, modern design.

Magnifico is a unique and special vacation rental.

Lounge on the expa...nsive terrace while the icon of Rome, the Coliseum changes with time of day, season and weather. The Coliseum views are stunning.

Location

Perched on the Colle Oppio, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, this apartment overlooks the Roman Coliseum, as close as it is possible to live. In less than five minutes, you can walk to famous St. Peter in Chains home of Michelangelo's Moses, Santa Maria Maggiore, Nero's Golden House (Domus Aurea), the Roman Forum, the Arch of Constantine, the Coliseum and the charming village of Monti within in the city.

Exterior

The building delights in its spectacular location, inviting in light and reveling in the views available in many directions. Built in the 1960s and has a cool, marble lobby and modern elevator. The residents include distinguished actors, politicians and industrialists. A doorman during business hours provides security and will gladly help you as he can with directions; he speaks some English.

Interior

The sweep of the living room is enhance by the long windows onto the terrace and the long white sofas. Cool and clean, it is filled with museum-quality art. Beautiful antique side pieces balance the modern layout and furnishings.

The glory of Magnifico is the long terrace, about 200 square feet with a direct view of the Roman Coliseum and the Arch of Constantine. So close, you are practically inside! Lined with gardener-tended plants and flowers, there is room on the terrace for dining and lounging while you watch the light change on the view of a lifetime. An awning is in two parts and can shade you from the sun or the rain.

The living room has an L-shaped sofa backed by antiqued glass. One wing of the sofa overlooks the terrace and has a Coliseum view. A glass dining table for six adjoins the living room. Next to the living room is a tiny "den" for reading and watching TV. Fine Persian carpets are arrayed across the parquet floor.

The master suite has a moderate sized bedroom with ample closets and a French door onto the terrace bringing in light and the scents and colors of the garden on the terrace. The bed is queen-sized, mattress on strapped frame, the usual in Italy.

The master bath is distinctively and exuberantly tiled in a checkered pattern of tan and brown. A contemporary basin-style sink is joined by the usual fixtures. There is a shower over tub with the typical hand-held shower head that can be placed into a receptacle on the wall for a standing shower.

Beyond the den is the kitchen in its pretty melanzana, eggplant-colored tiles. There is a large refrigerator with freezer, gas stove top and oven, microwave and electric coffee maker.

A kitchen balcony connects the kitchen with the small bedroom. There is a modern washing machine with drying racks out there. Few Italians have clothes dryers; you put your clothes on the drying racks to dry.

Between the kitchen and the tiny second bedroom is a very small half-bath bathroom with sink, toilet and bidet.

The second bedroom is fine for one person. It is small and simply furnished. Cabinets above the bed for storage, no closet. There is a flat-screen television in this room. This bedroom gets some traffic noise from below, light sleepers take note.

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Additional notes from owner

Rates displayed in this advertisement are an estimate, the full and official rates are found on the ItalyPerfect website. The price per night estimate displayed in this advertisement is based on low season, 2 guests staying a week or more. With shorter stays, the price per night rises. The prices presented in the summary are for 2 guests. The price is higher for more guests. We price in Euros, any conversion made by this advertisement site is an estimate. The prices presented by this website are not a guarantee or a quotation; find the full price information on the ItalyPerfect website. 5 night minimum booking period, except holiday period. The price includes booking fee, transaction fees, wire fees, keyholder fee, greeting fee, taxes, final cleaning and utility allowance.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Diane and Rob
  New York City

  Magnifco was perfect Jul 2012

  Left on 07/02/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  We spent 5 nights in the Magnifico including our 19 year old daughter and the apartment could not have been more perfect! Everything worked out perfectly! Our greeter was on time and even had a few snacks and a bottle of wine ready for our arrival which was much appreciated after a long flight. We found the Magnifico to be extremely comfortable and clean. The location was fabulous. Each morning we sat on the Terrace enjoying our coffee (glad to have an american style coffee maker)). This was the second time we stayed in an Italy Perfect apartment in Rome and we look forward to future trips. We would be glad to stay in the Magnifico unit again.

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  Recommended for: Romantic, Families

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• Sarah
  Virginia

  Magnifico was perfect!

  Left on 12/04/2011 for a stay in November 2011
  
  

  We stayed at the Magnifico apartment for a week in Nov 2011. We found the apartment to be clean and bright, with an outstanding view of the Colisseum and Constantine's arch. The location was great: close to both the subway and a taxi stand, and within walking distance of just about everything. The area of Rome nearby, called the Monti, is full of little restaurants and shops. Pat Byrne of Italy Perfect was a terrific resource. She was so helpful: she helped us arrange transportation from the airport and back again,sent me information about tours of local sights, and answered any and all questions quickly and thoroughly. We will definitely try and stay in one of Italy Perfect's apartments next time we visit!

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  Response from Italy Perfect - 12/05/2011

  

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  Manager

  Thank you, Sarah. It was a pleasure to work with you.

• Tony Ferraro
  Belle Plaine Kansas

  Incredible!

  Left on 11/22/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  We truly enjoyed everything about Magnifico. Location is fantastic, walking distance to everything. But it's the view of the coliseum that makes it so much better. You can sense what is was like in days of old. Our service was wonderful,the apartment very gracious. It's the perfect way to see Rome.

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  Recommended for: Luxury

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  Response from Italy Perfect - 11/26/2011

  

  Italy Perfect

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  Thank you so much! We enjoyed working with you. Italy Perfect

• DK Smith
  Issaquah, Washington USA

  Location, Location, Location!

  Left on 10/01/2011 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  The smartest thing my sister and I did for the Rome leg of our first Italian foray was to lease this apartment near the Colosseum for a week. If you get lost in Rome, you can always find the Colosseum. And after walking for hours, immersing ourselves in all things gloriously Roman, it was lovely to have an oasis where air conditioning and a large quiet space and a killer view of the Colosseum and arch of Constantine (especially at night)welcomed us home. The deck is large and perfect for cocktail hour or morning coffee(we did need to clean it a bit ourselves upon arrival).
  
  We did not cook meals but it looked like if you were so inclined, everything rudimentary you would need was there in the small but efficient kitchen. (Tip: move the liquid cleansers from under the sink to the top of the washing machine outside to decrease the disinfectant odor). The main living area and master bedroom have great aC. The small second bedroom does not, and seems most appropriate for a child. The furnishings are exactly as described on the website and there is also much artwork to enjoy.
  
  The neighborhood is delightful, with a school across the street, many restaurants (bars) very close by (where you will want to go for wireless access - the apartment wireless did not work), great people- watching due to a bridge and small park that was a gathering spot for Italians and tourists alike. Even with all the activity right outside the door, the apartment is quiet and relaxing. We never heard neighbors. The building is very secure. We were assured by Paul, our greeter (very helpful with finding the grocery and with general directions)that the neighborhood was safe and indeed, we felt that way the entire time as well as anywhere we went in Rome.
  
  The "how to do Italy" information we received from Italy Perfect before arriving was invaluable and we referred to it often.
  
  Thanks to Italy Perfect for helping us select this perfect locale. What wonderful memories we have!
  
  

  

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  Response from Italy Perfect - 10/04/2011

  

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  Thanks so much for your note DK. It was a pleasure working with you. We are so glad you enjoyed the location, the apartment, the view and Rome! Also glad Paul was so helpful. Apologies that the terrace needed some cleaning, we'll work with the housekeeper on that.) Pat.

• family from Maine
  Maine

  Great location, nice apartment

  Left on 05/25/2011 for a stay in May 2011
  
  

  ItalyPerfect was great with reservations and apartment recommendations. Paul, the greeter and local contact, was great. We highly recommend paying for Stefano, the recommended driver to take you to and from the airport.
  
  The apartment turns out to be a great location. We'd never been to Rome before and were pleased with the area. We walked all over the city and used the Metro stop which is right outside the front door. There are good local markets and shops close by.
  
  There is plenty of room in the apartment and it is quite comfortable. The decor is modern, not quite old-world charming. But it is well furnished with quality furnishings. The kitchen is small and lacking enough prep knives, but was fine for many meals and coffee in the morning.
  
  Don't count on the wi-fi working. other than that, no complaints. We will definitely use ItalyPerfect again

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  Response from Italy Perfect - 05/26/2011

  

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  Thank you so much for your note. We will add knives! The wifi login and info is on the desk. I think your greeter may have failed to show it to you, sorry!

• A P
  California

  The apartment is beautiful.

  Left on 11/15/2009 for a stay in June 2009
  
  

  My daughter and I stayed at your Magnifico in Rome
  this summer and had a wonderful time.

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  Response from Italy Perfect - 01/06/2010

  

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  Thank you for your nice feedback! Italy Perfect

• Monica Nagel
  Houston, TX

  Magnifico indeed

  Left on 06/10/2009 for a stay in April 2009
  
  

  Having been to Rome twice before, this was our first time staying in a
  flat. Nothing can compare than having the experience of true Roman
  living. Magnifico was everything it was advertised. The greeter was
  there when we arrived and was helpful with our questions. The view
  was incredible and the flat very lovely and comfortable. Excellent
  location for ancient Rome lovers and an easy stroll to restaurants etc. I
  can easily recommend Magnifico.

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