Maria was the most gracious host. Our arrival at midnight was greeted with warm open arms. The room was quaint and clean and just as pictured on airbnb. The WiFi was strong; Skype to America was crystal clear. Each morning breakfast was prepared (cereal, yogurt, cafe and Maria always brought in fresh croissants from a bakery). We asked her for a recommendation for her personal favorite restaurant in Rome. She recommended Baccanale al 59 as it belonged to her brother in law. She was upfront that her recommendation came based on the food, atmosphere, prices and lack of tourists and not due to her association with owner. Put simply, I will return again to Baccanale al 59. Far from the tourist beaten path (approximately 15-20 minutes walk north of the Vatican) Baccanale provided authentic Roman cuisine in an honest local's ambiance. The food was delicious - perhaps our best meal in Rome; and the owner came out to provide us a personal recommendation. Back to the room, Maria's accommodations are truly local to the Vatican (5 minute walk to St. Peter's Basilica) and her advice for food and culture were honest and accurate. I grew up in Rome and have returned for leisure several times since. However, my honest opinion for booking with Maria was her prompt responses, honest advice and most of all here gracious approach. Her genuine concern for our well being and satisfaction was most appreciated. WIth another trip to Rome I will most certainly look her up again.