I felt like home during my 11 days staying at the house! Macario is very nice and helpful. He fixed the wifi for me. The mattress, the duvet (blanket) and the pillows were so so comfortable! There are a huge TV, microwave and cooking tools at the house. It is 10 minutes walk to the train station and to the town, the only thing that worried me was to walk on the main road where cars were driving very quickly without pedestrian, but that was just a 5 minutes walk till the pedestrian, and you just had to be very careful. If you have a car, this place is absolutely fabulous for you! I will definitely come back to this house again!

This beautiful and quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Rome was very nice. I enjoyed the peace and quiet after visiting Rome during the day. 10 days was a bit long to stay so far from the city but with a car or motorcycle it would be ideal for a romantic getaway. Macario was an outstanding host and went out of his way to take care of me and even gave me fresh tomatoes and figs from his garden! I fell in love with the Italian countryside taking the train so many times.

Macarios accomodation was really comfortable, clean, and had everything you need for a pleasant weekend. We had a very nice stay. The communication was also very good, Macario gave us input on how to get to Rome and what to do and we could call him when we had problems. You have the opportunity to eat outside, which we really appreciated, since the weather was really warm. We had some problems with the water, but they weren't too bad and I think it was an areal problem. I'd suggest Macarios rooms to everyone.

The owner very helpful. The cottage is very pretty, functional and quiet. The owner gave us the chance to eat outdoors and in the evening it was very enjoyable. Nice stay. There was only Wi-Fi inside but we had the opportunity to connect to an external Wi-Fi. For a relaxing stay the ideal environment.

Housing small but functional. Obligation to take a car for all travel (dangerous road with no sidewalk) but the presence of a train from the center of Rome in 40 minutes. The indicated equiments are present and functional. The presence of a microwave is a plus. The hote.nous provided access to another wifi (outside) because ours was not working. The host is very nice and available for any questions.

Macario is an excellent host and very accomodating. He thoughtfully offered to meet us at the station to lead us to his home. He also provided daily necessities (cookeries, towels,toiletries)and even generously set up a cot bed for our toddler. We even received surprise treats during our stay. The place was really clean and also near to train station (convenient to go to Rome city),supermarkets,pizzerias etc. Overall a very memorable stay in a charming neighbourhood. We are very satisfied. Highly recommendable! Thank you Macario!

Bel appartement permettant de visiter la région facilement.

Francesco is a very nice, kind, caring and helpful host and he makes you feel like his home is your home. He knows well the surroundings and because of his suggestions and accurate directions we had the chance to discover great places that we otherwise missed and he helped us to plan our visit in Rome as well. We really enjoyed our stay in his home. His house is very clean and comfortable with beuatiful garden and pool. We are highly recommended, and hope come again. Although we haven't spend much time together we enjoyed our conversations. Dear Francesco, thank you for welcoming us in your home and we really hope our paths would cross again.

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The home was just as it is listed. Beautiful little town, Capena, Italy. Unfortunately the day we arrived our train was two hours late, then we got off at the wrong bus stop, and it was evening already when we got there. Stephinea was our contact when we arrived, and she was very nice and got us into the house and more or less settled. The wifi was excellent. All the necessary things you need to cook meals were available in the kitchen. The bed is a king size and very comfortable. Hot water was more then adequate whether using in the kitchen, or for showers. The town is everything you would expect a small Italian town/city to be - friendly, helpful and where everyone knows everyone. Met some very lovely people. There are good restaurants. Fran and Tom OConnor

Juliet is a very attentive and hospitable hosts! the house is delightful and friendly! We are ready for a next stay! Thank you!

This is the perfect way to enjoy rome. A beautiful and friendly village to spend the downtime and to experience the Italian traditions up close, with rich oppertunity to take a trip into rome. All this combined with a fantastic host that are more than willing to help and show you the village and the lovely house of Casa Marconi, just makes this a trip we wouldn't have missed for anything. 5/5 stars - I would highly recomend it to others and I'm sure to return at another time.

Juliet is a wonderful host. Extremely communicative and fast to respond. Her apartment is charming, very spacious and comfortable. It is 5 minutes walking distance from the center of Capena and has everything one would need for a short or long stay (including a fast Wi-Fi connection!). Rome is 30 minutes by car and 45 minutes by public transportation. We enjoyed our stay and recommend Juliet's apartment as a great place to see Rome but still have the opportunity to enjoy a small, traditional town!

E' una casa graziosa ed elegante, immersa in un ambiente pulito e silenzioso, l'ideale per chi desidera una vacanza di tutto riposo senza perdere i vantaggi di trovarsi in un centro abitato munito di tutti i servizi essenziali.

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Amazing views and fantastic hosts, always very supportive and friendly, and advicing about locations to visit within the region. The house is the perfect spot to explore Lazio region with the occassional trip to Rome city.

When you enter the historical centre of Castelnuovo di Porto, its like going back into time. Small pedestrian streets with charming houses, lazy cats lying on doorsteps. In the evening, young and old meet at the piazza for listing to a concert, having a chat at the terrace, enjoying a beer, wine or gelato. Mary's house is beautiful, spacious en well-equipped. From the kitchen window and especially from the lovely little garden, you have a spectacular view. Mary is an excellent host : friendly and helpful. The lake of Bracciano (the small beach of Trevignano was our favourite) and the Monte Gelato waterfalls were very nice places to escape from the heat during the warmest days. To go to Rome, you don't need a car. The train from Castelnuovo brings you in 45 minutes to centre of Rome.

The apartment (which is actually an amazing townhouse! 2 floors plus a loft!) was GREAT!!! Good, quiet location with an amazing view, great coffee/bar very close, awesome gelato, and the bathroom (shower) was one of the best in Italy!!! :) Sincerely, Mary's photos do not do the apartment justice.... And, I have to say Mary was very accommodating of our super late arrival and arranged for her niece to meet us with keys even though it was almost 11 pm at night! Second, during our weeklong stay, my husband (yes, he is getting the blame on this one) somehow lost the apt key and Mary could not have been more helpful. She met up with us w an extra key and even researched for us fees to replace the key. ...I have to say: WOULD DEFINITELY STAY HERE AGAIN!!!! It's hard to even find a con, but the only inhibiting factor was no wifi--not even in the town or piazza...just hard to get directions, research, communicate w friends and fam while abroad.... Thanks, MARY!

We have two wonderful days spent in this amazing house. A nice mix of the medieval atmosphere of the village and comfortable, and all mod cons house. A lovely garden, with a beautiful view of Rome, which especially at night comes to its full right. The contact Mary went well, and we felt her charming hospitality very welcome and right at home. We have greatly enjoyed the peace and the quiet atmosphere of the village. Worth repeating!

Mary was a great host. She kept in contact with me prior to my arrival in Rome, answering questions that I had. And, despite my lousy phone conking out upon arrival :/ and so not being able to contact her quickly, she and her husband were just lovely. They welcomed my sister and me warmly and even drove us (in the pouring night rain!) to Castelnuovo to show us the house. Really nice people. :) As for the house, it is so cute. There are 3 levels: mezzanine, main floor, and basement, where the washer and main bathroom are located. The bed in the mezzanine was a nice size, and for April, where it can get a bit chilly, the bedding was so comfy and warm. Take the time to visit the shops around this medieval town. Buy some food. And, enjoy cooking in the kitchen. My sister loved it, especially the counter space and wonderful window seat opening out to some of the most beautiful countryside. Wow, what verdant hills! Of course, if you want to visit Rome some time on your trip, the train station is not far. If you stop at the pasticceria (bakery) along the way, it's about 20 min. But, if not, it's about a 10-15 min walk. The ride into Rome's Flaminio station is 45 min and doesn't cost much: 1.80E each way. But, they also have a 3-day pass, so ask. There are different train schedules during holidays, but Mary was very helpful in providing all this information. In all, my sister and I had an excellent experience staying at Mary's house and would definitely recommend her charming home. :) Grazie, Mary.

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We stayed here for 2 weeks during spring and everything was perfect. The town is very charming, the house beatiful and our hosts Mary, Savino and Eva were very friendly and generous. They were extremely helpful with accomodating us - picking us up and showing us the town. They also provided us with some great tips for current exhibitions and restaurants that we really enjoyed. We really hope we get the chance to return to Castelnuovo soon! Miss it already... PS. The pizza at La Vecchia Torre on the piazza is also highly recommended :)

My son and I had the most incredible time at Mary's house in Castelnuovo. Mary was so kind to pick us up in Rome and then we drove with her to Castelnuovo. The house, the mountains, the valley, the piazza; everything was more than perfect, and it was quite difficult to get ourselves together and leave the tranquillity and the slow-living, and visit Rome! I would highly recommend a stay at Mary's house, it is even better than showed in the pictures, and we would be happy to return whenever possible. Thank you Mary.

We absolutely loved the house and felt totally at home. A pleasure to stay in the house and converse with mary. We have already rebooked.

The stay was perfect. Francesca was always helpful and informative so that we could enjoy a full holiday. house clean and well furnished. The highly recommend!

Great experience: beautiful estate immersed in the tranquility and greenery of Sabina. The friendliness and helpfulness of the owner complete the positivity of living. I highly recommend.

Beautifull experience. Very nice house, nice people. A perfect place to relax and in the same time so close to Rome. We loved it. Thank you Francesca!