Antonietta and her son Marco were exceptionally kind and hospitable hosts. On our first day, Marco met us with refreshments and a map of the area. He showed us where the locals went for great food and shopping. He also showed us how to use the use the bus and metro, which saved us a lot of time and money. Marco even walked us to a wonderful hole-in-the-wall restaurant when we were having a hard time finding it. I highly recommend Antonietta's place to those who want great local tips while exploring Rome. It's central location makes it a short walk to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and central bus/train station and a short bus/metro ride to the rest of Rome.