Murad's place is located in a quiet part of Rome, but that doesn't mean there are no cafes, restaurants or shops around. Anything you might want is located within walking distance, including the Metro station, so getting to and from your stay into the center of Rome is usually not a big problem if the Metro works. If the Metro doesn't work (closed early for repairs, for example) it's a bit tricky but managable.
Murad himself and his friends were very accomodating andhelped us with any question or problem we might have had, including recommending us restaurants, what kind of public transport to use and so on.
The room you get contains the basic essentials, but if you need anything like an iron, Murad is happy to provide it to you.