Federico’s place is a nicely remodeled flat in a quieter area in Rome. The apartment itself is very comfortable and nicely furnished. Walls are a little thin so you may hear the neighbor baby crying from time to time.
Location wise it was solid! Easy walking to Termini station (~15 mins) and the Colosseum (~20 mins). If you love walking like I do, it’s also accessible to walk to the heart of Rome. That’s 30-40 mins, but it’s lovely the whole way.
There are some cafes and grocery stores nearby if you want that. And it’s close to the B line of the metro, which takes you to Termini (where you can transfer elsewhere) or keep on it to visit Vatican City.
Federico will welcome you in, but isn’t the type of host who is trying to get to know all the guests personally. But he’s there and accessible if you have questions, and he was able to print a bus ticket for me which was a huge help!