Pina and her husband welcomed me and my girlfriend very graciously into their flat. We arrived in Rome late and Pina accommodated us by offering to pick us up from the airport for a reasonable fee. She also allowed us to stop and pickup some food from a great bakery down on the way to the flat.

The flat is located about 10 minutes walking from the Porta Furba - Quadraro metro station. The metro ride into central Rome took about 15-20 minutes. This allowed us to enjoy the neighborhood around the flat and also experience the tourist attractions within Rome. The area seemed safe without seeming sterile, though the walk from the flat to the metro involved going through an alley/tunnel that felt a bit questionable during the late hours. Nevertheless, we walked the neighborhood confidently and generally felt welcomed.

The flat was small but the bed was comfortable for two people and the air conditioning worked well (and was very necessary, as it was 90˚F/33˚C+ in Rome in mid-August). The wifi was extremely slow and better wifi would have helped in planning while we were there. Pina provided us with a cell phone to contact her and her family, whom seem to help her run the operation.

My experience in Pina's flat was generally positive and I'd recommend this flat to someone considering an inexpensive stay with an authentic Roman experience while retaining access to the attractions and history of Rome.