We never met paolo but he kept in touch via messages and his friend alexio came to meet us and walk us to the apartment. Alexio was helpful giving directions for local points of interest, metro advice and places to eat/drink locally. The apartment is clean and perfect for a short weekend break away. The local area of garbatella is also well worth a look around it is a very pretty and arty place! The apartment is not far from the metro station which then has easy access to the city centre.The restaurants and bars locally off the roads from the apartment are great for an "authentic Italian" experience rather than some of the places in the centre of Rome. Also if your looking for a good bar the rooftop bar down the road from the apartment plays some retro nights with live dj's/entertainment (on top of the building with loads of graffiti you can't miss it!). There is also a very cute cake shop down the road near the fiat garage which sells amazing miniature cakes and bakeries! Overall we had an amazing experience in Rome and the room was a special find! Would defo book again.