A couple of people have mentioned Cross-Pollinate.com; does anyone know anything about Appartamento La Scala in the Trastevere area of Rome? I found it on that website and it looks really good so I am looking for some feedback. Also, do the people who run the site/rentals assist with other services such as arranging tours etc? I like the idea of having someone there to help as I am a first time traveler to Rome. Thanks
Thanks!
You can find reviews of many apartments on http://www.slowtrav.com/ as well as reviews of rental agencies. I have only heard good things about cross-pollinate. However, be aware that Rome can get hot in the summer so an air-conditioned apartment might be nice. AC is not a common thing and many apartments that I've seen on cross-pollinate do not have it.
By the way, we rented this apartment in the Campo dei Fiori area (historical rome) and found it much more centrally located than Trastevere.
we used cross-pollinate this spring for rome..and they were very helpful...when my husband called they spoke to him in french, and when i called, asking if the apt included sheets, they answered in english, and promised to clarify the posting. i can't answer the tour question, but i think not. they focus on the apts..our favorite was near St Marie Maggoire, relatively short bus ride from Termini..and might (?) be a better location for a first-timer..I'll dig out the info if you want. Owner of apt English speaking..and private roof terrace
Just got back (last night) and my room in Rome was through cross-pollinate. It was everything that was posted on their website, actually bigger than I imagined from the pictures. And included more than was advertised. I stayed in the Rose di Bin guesthouse. For the price it had everything I needed. I walked to the Colisseum every morning in only 10 minutes, unless I stopped for extra espressos.
Our cross-pollinate apt was Casa Villa on Via Giovanni Lanza..We loved our rooftop terrace..and even the view from the kitchen was good
Lisa, did you end up renting Appartamento La Scala in Trastevere? I am going to Rome in October and was looking at renting that one. If so, please let me know what you thought about it. Thanks!
I did not rent that apartment, Appartamento La Scala, but ended up going through sleepinitaly.com with a place near Piazza Navona. It was amazing.
good luck and hope it is a great stay for you
I didn't see anyone mention it yet. Tripadvisor.com is a great place to get some reviews from people who have stayed at any lodging you are interested in.
