Milena and her partner Joe were helpful and super warm people, with lots of helpful tips and suggestions where to go.

The apartment is better than you see from the photos. There are a few things that stick out

Pluses

1. There is a massive patio/garden for your exclusive use, it is by far the largest patio I have seen in any apartment of comparable size. (patio must be more than 100 square meters). Great for sunny days, and even in January there are days of 16, 17 degrees celcius where I could chill out in the patio

2. Location is also superb. 5 minutes to the metro, 10 minutes walk to Testaccio and Garbatella (two of my favorite Rome neighborhoods), and 20 minutes walk to Trastevere and Colosseo areas (tourist favorites). Despite the good location, it is nice and quiet. Next to a great pizzeria

3. I like the homey feel, sometimes in airbnb, you get the feeling of people who are a bit too clinically professional. Joe was just the right mix of warmth and "taking care of business"

Negatives

1. Apartment is designed for hot Roman summers, and can be chilly in the winter. This is not a design flaw specific to this apartment, but common to Roman apartments

2. Neighbourhood is working class and can be rough around the edges (though not actually dangerous)

Overall, good value for money. I will be happy to stay here again.