Staying with Silvia was a wonderful experience, much as my entire stay in Rome was. Silvia is a wonderful, very helpful, friendly host, and an interesting, open personality. The neighbourhood is varied, but the house is on a wonderful street with a truly Italian feel and excellent restaurant just across the street. The house is also nice, clean and comfortable. It is a 15-20 min wide from the very centre, but to me that just was a plus, since it meant a more true experience of living like a local and avoiding the hotel life and tourist crowds. Moreover, all locations Silvia suggested for visiting and eating out provided for an very enjoyable experience!