I stayed at Alessandro’s place for 10-nights in December 2018 on my first visit to Europe. Alessandro is warm, and friendly - and his adorable dog Gaetano was my first friend in Rome. Although he’ll probably initially bark at you, he’s actually super friendly and loves to play fetch. The mini-house is perfect for visiting Rome and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have easy access to downtown Rome, but also likes the idea of staying somewhere removed from the tourist scene. The Alessandro’s locale neighborhood is very charming and there is a daily farmers market a few minutes from the house which is great if you like to cook. The bus route (66 to downtown or 343/311 to the metro) makes it very easy to get to the historic downtown day or night! I never waited more than 5-10 minutes for a bus. Make sure you visit the local cafes and gelato store near the stop sign. The service in the area was lovely. Don’t hesitate. You won’t regret staying at Alessandro’s. Ciao!