What can I say?? Alberto and his girlfriend took me in as famiglia. I have been to Rome once before and wanted to stay a little further away from the "hustle and bustle" of the tourist areas but have access to it. Boy, did I get lucky with this place and Alberto and Giordana. friends for life. I was traveling alone (I recently quit a stressful job and when I return to the states am making major life changes). All of that went away the moment Alberto started to communicate with me about arrival, arranged transport from airport and once I arrived, he walked me through this amazing and stunning Italian apartment that he lives across the hall. he had coupons for good restaurants, a local map to get around his neighborhood, which I highly recommend taking his advice because the area is gorgeous and had its own history and culture. since it's not in the main hustle and bustle you have old bridges, piazza and building to sit at, take pictures and just take in Rome with every breath. plenty of banks and restaurants within walking distance but my goal was to retrace steps from my first visit but also see 2 new neighborhoods. one, was where The Elephant Room is and the other is Ttmratasvere. plus I hit the Coliseum again and more ancient ruins than I saw last time. amazing food everywhere I went and Alberto and Giordana asked me over for a home cooked meal my last night because of heavy rain. so I had homemade tagliatelle al Ragu, appetizers that left me breathless (cheese with honey and jam) and homemade Tiramisu. I could live there forever. I have two new authentic, caring friends and I would stay there again in a heartbeat. EASY transit to Termini or of you feel the enrgy, just keep walking. there is something to see or do in every neighborhood. I took a video of the outside and inside the apartment, including the elevator and 2 people commented on how it looked like a movie. Having lived in L.A. for 16 years, they should send a scout to this location to film. Stunning. I will miss coming home and leaving to start my day. and I will miss Piccolino. the friendly neighborhood dog that captured my heart. Rome, The Elephant Room, the neighborhood and my hosts captured my heart. Bella and GRAZIE MILLE!! Stay here. You won't regret it and you will not want to leave. this was my 2nd airbnb experience and I am hooked. Grazie!!!! Alberto and Girodana, mi casa es tu casa in L.A. Grazie!!