Alessandro was a great host. When we got in, he picked us up and gave us a small tour of the city and neighborhood before showing us where we'd be staying, which was really great. After we checked in he also assisted us in figuring out transportation to important places like the Vatican and Coliseum. The restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood (literally right next door and down the street) are fantastic. It was great to be able to just go grab a bite to eat somewhere close in the morning or for dinner.

The only con I would say is that if you're not used to Europe in the summer, it gets very hot and most don't have air conditioning. There was a balcony that we kept the door/window open all the time that provided great breezes, but you might want to consider bringing bug spray since you'll have to keep it open while you sleep.

Overall, it was a great stay and a fantastic experience. If I ever make it back to Rome, I would definitely consider staying in the same place.