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Villa Borghese-Fantastic Location-Very Large and Quiet Apartment “Palm House 1”

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 291 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Roma, Lazio
  • Place, Villa Borghese
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Borghese Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Veneto
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

Villa Borghese Oasis: Quiet, Large Apartment with WiFi, AC, Patio - Palm House 1

Welcome to "Palm House 1" near Villa Borghese. As a proud recipient of the "Premier Partner" badge from the Home team, we ensure the highest standards of excellence in maintaining the apartment and delivering top-tier guest services. Delve into our collection of 90 five-star reviews to see what our guests love about us.

This spacious one bedroom/one bathroom apartment spans 979 sq.ft. (91 sq.mt.), making it the largest of its kind in the vicinity, and the closest residential option to Villa Borghese park. Nestled in a serene setting, it offers the perfect balance of central location and peaceful ambiance. The apartment is just a few steps from the expansive Villa Borghese park and comes equipped with modern amenities including WiFi and air conditioning. Guests should inquire about mosquito screens fitted on every window for added comfort.
With its private entrance, complimentary car parking, and a lush garden, the apartment guarantees privacy and convenience. The patio is beautifully appointed with a sofa, an armchair with ottoman, and a dining table for four, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors.

Located on a tranquil, tree-lined street in the prestigious Villa Borghese/Parioli district—home to over 30 embassies within a 10-minute walk—this exclusive neighborhood is an ideal base for exploring Rome. Major attractions such as the Villa Borghese Museum, the park's zoo, and various art museums are within easy walking distance. Also, the apartment is a mere 5-minute stroll from essential transportation links to the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, and other central sights, as well as local markets and restaurants.

The apartment itself features a grand barrel-vaulted ceiling and oversized windows that fill the space with light. It boasts a large bedroom with a rare European king-size Ralph Lauren sleigh bed and ample storage. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, and induction stove top. The bathroom includes a shower, bidet, and a generously sized lighted vanity. The living room offers elegant furnishings, a large TV with Netflix, and comfortable seating. The dining room can accommodate up to six guests comfortably.

This private oasis is a rarity in Rome, offering quietude and exclusivity with its own private garden, parking, and patio—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Experience the best in comfort and convenience at Palm House 1.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Villa Borghese. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and concierge services. A kitchen and a furnished balcony/patio are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and furnished balcony/patio
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Villa Borghese and Borghese Gallery
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a fitness center, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. This apartment also features laundry facilities and limo service.

This Rome apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Please, no children under the age of 14 years old.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT058091C2I69Z7DDM

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Villa Borghese-fantastic Location-very Large Quiet w/2 Bicycles

Villa Borghese Oasis: Quiet, Large Apartment with WiFi, AC, Patio - Palm House 1 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great. Very accommodating and quick to respond. The apartment was lovely, extremely clean, wonderful books and well located, very near the Park and metro. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in beautiful Lazio area. All amenities needed were provided. Comfortable accommodations near restaurants and easy access through the park to sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the quiet location beside the park and the excellent restaurants a short walk away. Raniero was an outstanding host who, upon arrival, gave us the lay of the land and remained available for local knowledge throughout our entire stay. Palm House 1 is beautifully and comfortably furnished and decorated. We hope to stay there again! The best VRBO we’ve ever rented.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Villa Borghese was stellar. We have travelled the world and this tranquil abode is exemplary! It is exceptionally well appointed, perfectly located, easily accessible and has everything one could need or want. Staying this close to the exquisite Borghese park was a dream. Truly the most lovely accommodations imaginable and the host is charming, available and attentive. So many thanks for a lovely Roma adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Rome

Excellent location to explore Rome’s sights. High end, quiet suburb and and outside patio is a great plus. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment. Great location.

excellent Location. Away from the tourist hustle yet very convenient . Very comfortable apt. Hosts very helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PH1 offers the same location conveniences mentioned in my review of PH2 (yes, we stayed in both due to availability during our stay in Rome). Its king size bed, bottle of wine and water were appreciated. It's a little quieter due to its location in the building but hasn't been modernized to the same level as PH2. Raniero is a thoughtful host so you can't go wrong in either apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raniero’s apartment was our perfect home from home for our 10 day stay in Rome. The location- very close to Villa Borghese is (in my opinion) the most peaceful and beautiful neighbourhood in Rome. The whole area felt very safe. The apartment was so well equipped with everything you could possible need for your stay. The apartment was beautifully presented and the huge Ralph Lauren bed was very comfortable. The outside space was an added bonus for a city stay. Raniero lives upstairs and was very easy to communicate with and very helpful. Thank you for a very memorable stay in the Eternal City.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rome for 9 days

Great rental apartment. It had everything needed. Parking was a plus.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from the crowds and noise

It was a quiet respite from the Rome city crowds. It was expansive and the private courtyard's was idyllic.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Apartment

Well appointed, spacious apartment with all you will need for a comfortable stay. Away from the congestion of tourists yet close enough to the main sights to walk or take a short ride. There are also excellent restaurants and a supermarket close by too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment for a wonderful stay

We came for a family wedding plus a bit of sightseeing. Hal McMillan was a great host and the apartment was very large and well equipped. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful oasis

Perfect headquarters for our stay in Rome. Situated in a beautiful neighborhood, we felt very safe here. Hal is a caring host, gave us a great start to our trip in Italy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great location and quite spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us!

We loved, loved, loved our time at this apartment. Great part of Rome to have respite and quiet before venturing into all the city has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Palm House. The apartment is clean, attractive, secure, conveniently located, and more. This property is suberb and an excellent value. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hal’s Place

Hal is a gracious host ..the neighborhood tour was just perfect!!Spacious. And clean. Would come back!!patio was a great place to relax!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roma

Very nice place! Do come and enjoy Hal and his hospitality! We had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Simons & Ron G.

Beautiful stay!

Hal is the perfect host. We loved the location, the amenities, and particularly the outdoor patio. Not enough time in Rome. Wish we had more days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is situated in a prime location and is within walking distance of most amenities. The Air Conditioning and internet were excellent, with lots of lovely restaurants nearby. The only issue we had was with ants in the apartment, despite not leaving food out and keeping the dishes clean. The host responded to us promptly and tried to resolve the issue. I iimagine that this issue will be resolved for the next guest and it was probaly a 1 off issue.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Still Fantastic!

Second time staying at The Palm House in Rome. We love the quite, peaceful location which is only a short bus/taxi ride from city center. The owner/host Hal is wonderful. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

the location was perfect because we had our own rental car

we think the whole place needs a upgrade to a proffesional appartment
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and great host!

We loved our stay at The Palm House! It’s a beautiful private location with a lovely garden and patio. We could walk right into the Borghese gardens and museum. Easy walk to many landmarks. Hal helped orient us to the neighborhood and left us with maps, bus schedules and restaurant recommendations. Lots of space in the apartment and Hal had many nice extra touches for guests. A great host, highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet oasis in a bustling city

Spacious and clean. Close to public transportation and a pleasant park. A little far from the main tourist sites. Hal was very attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment and excellent host.

We had a wonderful stay at 9 via Nicolò Porpora. The apartment is lovely and the host, Hal MacMillan, graciously introduced us to the neighborhood. Having the beautiful Giardino Borghese so close and excellent restaurants, especially the Rossini's, made the stay perfect for us. I hope to return! Carol and Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024