Paolo's apartment totally exceeded my expectations. My goal for this visit to Rome was relaxing and writing, and the place and the area were just perfect for my purposes.
About the apartment and the room: the apartment was very clean, I had access to the kitchen, which is fully equipped, and to the washing machine.
My room was very spacious and comfortable, with an orthopedic bed. It has an easy chair and a big desk, so half of the time I just spent in the room reading and writing. I felt quite at home and comfortable. The room has a feel of being at home, and it also has a large bookcase. For the first three days I had a nice flatmate, who was quiet. The rest of the time it was just me in the apartment.
The area: this time, i didn't want to be in the touristic area, I was looking for something quiet. The area is quiet, and there are beautiful parks in almost every direction. The huge Parco della Caffarella is only a 10 minute walk from the apartment, and it is a place where one can walk, meditate, and relax. I went there every day, and each time took a different path in the park.
Everything is close: there is a big supermarket just across the street, a bookshop, and a mall. The metro is about a 3-minute walk. The area is safe also at night, and as a woman, I didn't feel threatened even at night.
All this being said, it is a 10 minute metro ride to Termini station, so even if you want to visit tourists places and Roman historical sites, they're only a few minutes ride by metro.
I highly recommend Paolo's place in every regard, and I will definitely come back to this place.
Thank you Paolo for the perfect stay, and thank you Arianna, Paolo's neighbor, who welcomed me and was ready to assist in anything I needed.