Location close to the Metro. which is great. Rome's transit system is easy to figure out so dont be intimidated by the size of the city. Emanuele kept in touch with me from the time that I left for Rome til I landed and gave me specific directions on how to get to the city and where to meet. He was punctual and I was a little late but we met up. Tuscolana is a street with a lot of restaurants and cafes, gelaterias as well. They are fairly priced as opposed to the neighborhoods around the tourist sites like Vatican City or Colosseum where you have to walk somewhere else to get fair prices. Someone else mentioned that the shower was small in the apt. that's the way they are in European households. So deal with it or get to a 5-star hotel! The mini-frig was handy and since Emanuele told me there was a market across the street it was put to good use. He told me what was around the hood , but to get the lay of the land you have to walk around. You'll be doing plenty of walking in Rome so here is a good start. I wouldn't hesitate to to stay here or his other property near the Colosseum. Gracie Emamuele!