Maria's home was a great accommodation to start our trip. It was located in a very calm and nice neighbourhood that has nice amenities around. Do check out Pizza Eschilo and the gelato places nearby – we had many great meals and treats there.
Travelling to the centre of Rome from the home will take you about 1 hour-ish by public transport (bus+train). We were happy to commute because Maria's place provided peace away from the bustling city.
Maria and her grandson Daniele have been helpful to assist us with our questions and concerns. Even though she doesn't speak English, she has responded promptly to our Airbnb messages and her grandson Daniele was always ready to back her up with English.
Overall, communication was great and we had a memorable experience staying at Maria's place.