Maria was a wonderful host. Although she is currently (as of Sep 2016) new to Airbnb hosting, she is a long-time Couchsurfing host and is very experienced with hosting guests. So don't let her status as a new host dissuade you...she knows how to take care of her guests. Maria speaks some English so you can communicate easily enough. Maria communicated very well before my arrival and made sure that I had instructions on how to find the apartment as well as setting a time to for us to meet. Maria and her young niece (who doesn't live in the apartment but was visiting) even made me an adorable welcome sign... I'll post a photo if i can. After I arrived Maria gave me an introduction to the apartment, provided me with a map and keys, a delicious breakfast and even gave me a bottle of water and a single ticket for the bus! That was very kind of her. Maria's apartment is located in a very central location, about a 15-minute walk from the train station. From there it's easy to reach multiple popular attractions as well as Metro lines, buses, the train or just walk. there are several parks nearby where you can escape for some relaxation. Though it's not far from the Termini train station, Maria's neighborhood is a safe residential area, and not crowded with tourists so you will definitely live like a local. Nearby you will find plenty of cafes, restaurants, markets and more. There are several parks nearby where you can escape for some relaxation amidst the urban bustle of Rome. Maria's apartment is a few stories up in a larger apartment building ("Scala A" on the right). I think there was an elevator if you need it although I just took the stairs. The room is moderate size and the bed is a single bed, clean and comfortable and a fine size for one person. You will share a bathroom and shower with Maria, and there is also a living room and kitchen space. There is Wi-Fi, as well as a combo washer-dryer and of course you can use the kitchen. You have everything you need to feel at home. The price was perfect, too. The apartment itself was clean and comfortable. Maria lives there full-time and rents the room out now and then in order to meet interesting people from around the world and make a little extra money. Although I didn't have a lot of free time because I had less than hours in Rome, Maria and I found time to talk in the evening and discussed travel, politics, tea and China. (She's very passionate about tea and China in particular, so be sure to try her tea if she offers you some!) Maria embodies the true spirit of Airbnb, as she's not really doing this for the money but for the connections with other people. As I mentioned before, she's an experienced Couchsurfing host and has also done a lot...