Paola's apartment and hospitality were absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations. Patrizia greeted us and spent a substantial amount of time (probably around an hour) orienting us to the flat, the neighborhood, attractions around Rome/how to get there, as well as suggestions for some of her favorite places to go/eat/etc.
The place itself was plenty spacious for the two of us staying there for a conference, and spending time in the garden was one of my favorite things during our whole trip to Rome. The herbs etc growing in the garden made me wish we had more opportunities to cook at home while we were there! The location was great for us as it was close to public transportation and not in a touristy area (preferable for local cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores), but also close enough to get to attractions. We also really appreciated the A/C and access to a washer/dryer—even a dishwasher!
I highly recommend staying here (especially if you're on a budget or need to be close to the main train station) and would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you Paola & Patrizia!