We spent four days at Samuele's place and had a wonderful time. It's a nicely furnished place that had everything we needed for a home base in the Eternal City.
The neighborhood is full of restaurants and shops - and most anything we wanted to see in Rome was within a 30 minute walk.
Check in was easy and the check-out instructions were minimal.
We would definitely consider Samuele's place again if we are ever lucky enough to return to Rome. I hope that "coin over the shoulder at the Trevi fountain thing" works out!