My wife and I just spent 10 wonderful days in Alessandro's apartment and enjoyed every minute of it. I was a little worried about the small space, but it was perfect (the word "cozy" comes to mind). I am six feet tall and the bed was plenty large for me and my wife.
The place was immaculately clean, had everything one would need - even if we would have wanted to cook (which we didn't - sooo many amazing places to eat close by). The building itself was also really neat - just the kind of place you want to call home, as you walk up (only a few) marble steps. The place is also perfectly situated in a stylish little neighborhood in Rome called Monti. We walked all over the city and never found a little street as quaint and fun as the street we lived on for 10 super fun and delicious days. Everywhere we thought about going we could walk to - even that Vatican isn't that far if you are up for a longer walk, and that was the only place we used the bus.
I also can't thank Alessandro enough for his hospitality. He was very responsive (more so than we were) and helped us get situated right away with a map and directions to where we wanted to visit. My advice would be to prepare some questions for him ahead of time, because he had all of the answers ready. And be sure to tell him what kind of food you are looking for and your budget and he will have some dynamite recommendations.
One of his recommendations (ask about a little bit more upscale food that doesn't break your wallet) was where we had our favorite meals. In addition to his recommendations, we also managed to find a few other places very close by that were also super super tasty and not expensive. And if you like cocktails, we managed to find three different places with amazing bartenders that were friendly and creative. It is all right there by the apartment! Oh and there's a laundry place, a little market, a place to print out tickets all right there on the same street.
We had an unbelievable time in this apartment, which I still can't believe is such a bargain! If you are able to find this place available, you will not find a better deal.
Ciao!