The host met us herself with a friend . She answered all our questions in spite of our lack of Italian language skill . It took us a day or two to get comfortable and find everything , but by the end of the week we hated to leave . It was home . Testaccio is a great neighborhood ! I would strongly recommend it ! Take the time to walk around the neighborhood and use the local stores . We ate fresh fruit and vegetables every day with great meats and bread and wonderful fresh mozzarella . Highly recommended !