Filippo's house is exactly what the pictures show. It is clean and the decorations are eclectic. Even though there is no a/c, the house is very cool. We didn't find the neighborhood loud at all; we stayed over Republic day as well. The location is absolutely amazing, the Colosseum is just 2 blocks over. The restaurants in the area were very good, and very reasonably priced (60 euro for 4 adult meals, water and)) bottle of wine). A wonderful place see Rome in, and to spend a few hours down time between sight seeing and dinner. Highly recommended.