We stayed with Loretta just for one night, but we had a good time together. She is a heart warming person, our kids loved her cats and the older one had quite some fun playing with Loretta's son.
We also enjoyed the area a lot, as it gave us an impression of life in Rome apart from the tourist attractions. It is a bit far from the centre, but it was absolutely worth it if you are interested in the life and people of a city.