Rene was a spectacular host. He met me at his flat, showed me around the common spaces, and sat me down with a map to help me plan my week in Rome. He offered several "insider" tips that saved me both time and money. His place was a 12 minute walk from Termini, which made the entire city reachable within 20 minutes if I chose to utilize public transportation. If I return to Rome, I'll check availability with him before looking at any other options!