I booked to stay at the Scauzilio's late in the evening after suddenly finding myself on the street without accommodation after another airbnb host tried to put me up in a room that was far different from what I had requested. I was exhausted and I was so grateful that the Scauzilios got the room ready for me at the last minute. Luca met me at Trastevere train station to help me with my bags and from the minute I arrived at the Scauzilio apartment, I was made to feel at home.

Public transportation is quite good in the area. The Trastevere train station is about ten minutes walk away, as is the number 8 tram line. There are also local buses. If you are prepared to walk, the neighbourhoods of Ostiense, Testaccio and Trastevere are not too far away.

The room I was given was spotless and perfectly lovely with quality modern furnishings and fittings. The common bathroom and kitchen were the same. I was provided with breakfast each morning. I met Luca and Alessandro's parents midway through my stay. I was lucky to be invited to join the family for Mrs Scauzilio's delicious home cooked dinners on my last two nights. Communication was a lovely and mildly hilarious mix-up of English, French and Italian, with the assistance of mobile phone apps and google translate. Of all the airbnb homes I stayed in over my time in Italy, I enjoyed the Scauzilio home the most of all.