Our host, Alessandro, was very welcoming. He gave us a full tour of the vicinity and drove us from the station to his house upon arrival and then again on our last day, to catch the train to the airport. Our stay was lovely as it is a local neighborhood a while off from the city center yet we could make use of public transport Iin the form of buses and trams. You do a lot of hiking in Rome as the attractions are far apart - I would highly recommend renting a bicycle! Rome is a lovely city with lots of culture! :)