Marco's apartment is a very nice place to stay in Rome: cosy, clean, quiet, with all comforts, easy to arrive at the nearby Tuscolana station from the Fiumicino airport with the regional train. My flight was delayed and I arrived later than agreed, but Marco's mum Enza gave a dear wellcome with a special treat of her delicious tiramisù cake.
Marco's place is well connected with the city center by the metro A line (Ponte Lungo and Re di Roma stations are near) and buses. No need to go to the center for shopping: on Via Appia Nuova there are a lot of trendy boutiques. At Piazza Re di Roma there are my favorite sweet delis: the Sicilian pastries at the Via Albalonga corner and the Procopio gelateria. There are also many groceries and stores in the neighbourhood, a cheese shop just by the entrance.
I recommend Marco's place for anyone who, in addition to the sightseeing, wants to experience the real Roman life.