"Pros: Great location close to the centre. Large bedroom and spacious, separate kitchen area. The bathroom (and the whole place) was spotlessly clean and HUGE. The Host, Lucia couldn't have been more helpful." ~Jenny

"Pros: I chose this place on purpose knowing it had some less than favourable reviews, I prefer to make up my own mind. I’m 46, female, travelling alone (purchasing a house in the city) and on a budget - I prefer spending money on good food and wine, which are both abundant here, so I am happy with basic facilities. I’m not expecting a 5* hotel for this price, I just need a bed and a shower, I found this cosy and affordable, a real insight into living in this city, it is in a great location, easy walk into Sulmona through the Villa, I found plenty of free parking for my hire car by the stadium round the corner all day/night. There’s also a table and chair to eat at/work at, where I could set up my laptop with perfect 4G reception. If you are staying longer there’s a mini kitchen, ideal if you aren’t eating out every day. I had no problem with the stairs, it’s a historic property and expected that they might be a little steeper than modern properties. Walking round old towns and cities in Abruzzo you soon get used to climbing steps 😉It’s a little dated but totally functional and clean, I’ve stayed in more “modern” places that were not to my taste either, it doesn’t matter to me. I would definitely stay again. Cons: Minor niggles, that didn’t really affect me but might bother others - the humming of the fridge is audible since you’re sleeping in the same room, also dripping water in the bathroom, only a partition wall away - the owners are aware as there’s a tub catching the drips, I know it’s not easy to get plumbers when it’s not an emergency (it isn’t!). I kept the balcony doors open because I like fresh air and a cool room, so I could hear cars on the road outside - being close to the city centre it starts getting busy quite early, but again didn’t bother me." ~Helen