You should absolutely stay with Mattia, he is exactly the type of host that you would want. I arrived early and he was there to help accommodate me and bring my baggage upstairs and store it while I ran an errand. When I returned he had prepared the apartment for me and it is absolutely beautiful. I couldn't believe how good of a deal I was getting for my money in Rome. The bed and the pillows were incredibly comfortable and great after a long day of walking. The bedroom had modern shelving and a bar for clothing, in which Mattia had already hung up my sweater and coat that I had left behind. The kitchen had all the necessaary supplies including a first aid kit if necessary! The apartment has an attached private balcony with chairs and umbrella that I could still use in October, but would be perfect in the Spring and Summer. The bathroom must have recently have been remodeled as it looked striaght out of a designer catalogue with dark tile floors, a toilet and bidet, and a tub/shower with jets to turn it into a jacuzzi. It was a perfect place to stay and I suggest that you stay here too.