Carlos and Eleonora were wonderful throughout the process. They were in touch instantly, asked about my interests, told me about theirs. Eleonora gave me a very warm welcome with a nice snack, a drink, and lots of good advice on how to relax after the tedious trip.

Re Garbatella: There are great restaurants all around the place and at very affordable prices, because - unlike other parts of Roma - this is were actual Romans live. If you wanna try the one just up the flight of stairs from the house, it is good to make a reservation and show some of your Italian. Elsewhere in the neighborhood I had a breakfast - croissant, espresso, bottled water - for 2 Euros. Delicious pizza and antipasti in a lively restaurant that almost no tourist (well, except for those staying a Carlos' place) would ever get to is about 5 minutes from the house. You can sit at the piazza and enjoy a glass of wine or beer that comes with nibbles; An open air cinema (arena) exists as well during the summer months. Metro Garbatella is super close and gets you anywhere in no time.

The description of the apartment is accurate and the pictures show what you get. The room Carlos and Eleonora offer their guest is the largest one in their home and they are very generous with their time and space. I felt really welcome. The metro line runs behind the house (as shown in the pictures). So, if you are a light sleeper, you should close the windows. I did not have any problems with that.

In sum, an authentic airBnB experience and not the hotel-like feel you get with some other listings. We talked about literature, Carlos' documentary movies, and they had wonderful recommendations. Most importantly, they care about their guests. If you are in for a good chat with two great and interesting people and their friends in the garden over a glass of wine, this is what you should book.