before our trip and upon arrival at rome's central train station maria was very helpful in helping us figure out how to find her place. it is very simple to get to and right off of the metro line and near a cab stand. place was comfortable for 5 and very clean. maria was also very generous in detailing some of her favorite spots to eat in the area and in explaining how to get around and from place to place and was even generous enough to provide us pastries upon our arrival.

overall a great place to stay (includes elevator access, a full bathroom, and a well prepared kitchen) which all 5 of the people I traveled with approved. only negatives are be prepared for some hot nights without AC that can be helped by leaving all the windows open and moderately noisy nighttime streets. however that seems to be a common theme for most places in rome