Although we did not get to meet Madalena, we were very happy with our stay at her place in Rome! We were greeted instead by her partner Chiara and Chiara was very friendly and helpful. The both gave us directions to get to her place and showed us around the apartment. We ran into a couple of the other guests during our stay and they were all friendly people as well. The place itself is in a good location. Its nice and quiet which is something we were looking for and we were really close to Trastevere Train station, which you can take the public tram right to the city center in front of Piazza Campidoglio. Overall the place was perfect in every way and it was affordable. It's hard for find a place like this at such a good price. We didnt mind having to share a kitchen and common area at all as it seemed everyone comes and goes so there's plenty of space within the building. Dont forget to check out Old Trastevere and ask Maddalena or Chiara about the Trapizzino! Some of the best street food around!