I was very pleased with my experience in Professor Francesco's home. The description was exactly as described (no surprises) and his hospitality made me feel very welcomed, meeting me at the bus stop when I first arrived.

The professor has interesting stories about his life experiences and gave very good information about Rome and public transportation. He is respectful about allowing space to rest. I appreciated the Italian coffee he offered, the use of the kitchen, a clean bathroom, and the ability to hand wash laundry and hang it outdoors to dry. His home is on a busy street but the guest room is nicely secluded in the back, creating peaceful space in the midst of a busy city. This was a nice respite at the end of a long travel day.

The neighborhood business owners were very welcoming to me as a traveler. You will want to go to Gelataro, which has the best "artigiani del gelato" (artisan ice cream) in Italy, located at Via dei Castani, 49. The father and son who are there speak fluent English. Miss Pizza sells delicious slices at reasonable rates. You'll find the cost of eating out much less expensive here since the location is away from the main tourist areas. A supermarket is immediately next door with everything thing you need. Professor Francesco leaves plenty of space in the refrigerator and kitchen for storage.

If you need to access cash from a credit or debit card, the ATM at Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena worked with no issues.

Catholics who want to attend Mass will find San Felice da Cantalice directly across the street at Piazza 20. Multiple Masses and times for prayer are offered daily, with the church open for several hours. The church, founded in the 1930s, has stained glass windows from the late 1950s and mosaics from the 1960s, offering an alternative experience to the ancient churches in Rome. The church is welcoming to people of all faiths.

You must be able to figure out public transportation, as this location is approximately 20 minutes on Bus 105 from the Termini train station. You will need to purchase a bus ticket ahead of time (look for the "T" on businesses that sell them, currently 1,50 Euros for ninety minutes that include bus, Metro, and tram) or risk being fined.

Be aware that an early morning flight may require a taxi fare of 50 Euros if you don't want to deal with public transportation. My 8:20 a.m. flight required getting up at 4:30 a.m. to catch a bus (service beginning at 5 a.m.), connecting with the Metro (service beginning at 5:30 a.m.), for the first train to the airport at 6:07 a.m. that arrived at 6:47 a.m. He gave very clear information to help me with this. You will have a very good experience in Professor Francesco's home if you are comfortable with the public transportation.

Thank you, Professor Francesco, for a great first experience with Air BNB. I'm grateful.