We stayed at Federico's house at San Giovanni in Rome in late April 2014 for 3 days. The house was fantastic. Clean, Airy and a great neighborhood. His friend met us at the house and showed us everything. Another friend came and cleaned up the place - since we had arrived earlier than our check in time. Federico had thought of everything. He had left milk in the fridge for us and coffee, tea and oil in the kitchen. He provided shampoos and soaps and towels. His little terrace is lovely too. We were out most of the time and had only one evening to enjoy some sun time outside. But in warmer weather and more time at home, the terrace would be a blessing. We had a 2 year old with us - for whom the house was great as well.

We had a little trouble figuring out the geyser and needed a bit of stamina to climb to the top floor with our bag and stroller and toddler every day - but that aside it was a perfect experience.

Thank you Federico for our hospitality.

The metro and a host of buses are nearby. A parallel road down is Via Magna Grecia which has one of the best Gelato places in rome - the real thing - Gelateria RivaReno. Its a must try.