The ONLY issue, and I mean the ONLY issue is that the place is on the fourth floor! 96 stairs that we didn't expect.
Mario was so responsive to our inquiries and even met us at the Termini as Rome can be quite confusing to us poor Americans, (the street names change half way into a block and sometimes there just aren't any sign period!). Thats part of the charm for sure but he didn't just come all the way, (20 min walk), he insisted on dragging my wives luggage! A sweet guy his apartment is in a residential area that come with everything you would expect from such crammed quarters.
The apartment is better than the amazing photos, go prepared to cook, his kitchen is very nice and well equipped. The wifi was the best we encountered and with the hot whether it was a blessing to return to sleep with AC.
The apartment is 15-20 minutes from the Termini and that makes it handy for getting ANYWHERE in Rome!
In the local area are amazing pizza places, restaurants, bars and several grocery stores. The Mom and Pop stores are OK but on Via Tributina there is a nice store and a VERY nice fruit stand. A Bank is there too. Everyone has wine, just ask them for their favorite, they can't wait to share!
Mario may have only been sharing his place for a few months but it easy to see he is eager to please and very interested in your comfort.
We WILL return in the future!