VRBO/apartment rental experts -- does this look legit?

[mdgirl]

We're going to Italy this spring and I found this great apartment on VRBO for Rome, but it looks a little too good to be true.

www.vrbo.com/803454ha

It doesn't say anything about a cleaning fee, so I'd ask about that, but does anything else look off? Are there any questions I should ask when I inquire about it that would help me figure out if there's something wrong with it?

[frlcb]

It looks fine, if small. DId you check to see what the price is for the nights you want? In the Spring it looks like it is ¢120 a night, which is what, $160 a night? That seems pretty good but not crazy cheap. I would imagine it is smaller than the pictures portray but for two people would be great.

[neonpink]

It looks fine for 2 people. I rented a VRBO near Campo Di Fiori and it was amazing. I'd ask about the cleaning fee.

[mdgirl]

Thanks ladies! Yep, it's just the two of us, and it's quite a bit bigger and cheaper than the hotel I had been considering (and in a better location to boot).

[spunkarella]

I have only used vrbo for beach rentals, never internationally. 

I think it looks fine. The only thing that jumps out a little is that there are no upcoming stays on the calendar. It's possible they just don't keep it updated.

When I inquire, I always ask for a "total quote, including all taxes and fees." Some properties are managed by companies that tack on booking fees, etc. If they don't include this info in their reply, I ask about payment terms (ex. 50% deposit, remainder 30 days before arrival) and security deposits. 

[sicilygirl]

I think it looks nice! We stayed in an apartment near the Spanish Steps when we went in December, and it was such a great area to stay in. We were on Via Mario de Fiori. Have fun!

[mdgirl]

Thanks again! I heard back from them and they have a 7-night minimum for when we're going, which is longer than we need. Back to square 1.