I loved my stay with Dani and her husband and dog. They live in a cute apartment in my favorite part of Rome (Testaccio) where all the good-but-not-as-touristy food is, right by the river. Dani and her husband are incredibly kind and helpful, and you couldn’t ask to stay with better people. If you’re traveling solo on a budget, I highly recommend staying with them. Also, their dog is SO sweet. He doesn’t jump, growl, bark or bite. I’ve never met a more well trained animal. I’d like to send my Mom’s dog to Rome to stay with Dani so she could learn some manners. :) ALSO: VERY IMPORTANT: I have terrible allergies to animals, and this dog is extremely hypoallergenic. I did not have one problem the entire time!