We love Riccardo's house. It was a great, welcoming place to come home to every evening after a long day exploring Roma. It's ultra-modern and has many features that we didn't expect (i.e. love the automated window covers). The lighting options are cool, and the bathroom and bedroom are perfect. Lots of closet space.
We are very glad that we chose to stay in this neighborhood, as it is an authentic Roman neighborhood. It is very convenient to access the Centro Storico (~20 minutes to Coliseum or Piazza Navona, for instance). The metro stop is a short walk down the street and we suggest taking the time to shop and eat on Appia Nuova and the surrounding streets (*Appia Cafe has great food and service, perfect for coffee and pastry on the way to the metro).
We want to thank Riccardo for his hospitality, and for being available after midnight to meet us when we arrived. Grazie!