Maria was very kind and helpful when I first arrived (picking me up at the Metro station/central plaza that is nearest the airbnb), helping me orient myself in a new and large city, and giving me directions when needed (which Metro stops to change at, etc.). Maria spoke enough English to help me with my Italian and we were able to communicate sufficiently well...Maria even made coffee for me a couple of mornings! The house is just a ten minute walk from the Metro station. The space is a modest two-level apartment/condo (my rented space was about half the entire downstairs space) and fairly modern with many cool/creative design features and artistic works (Maria is very passionate and knowledgeable about Art) throughout the home. My personal space was good-sized with plenty of room for working (e.g., a desk for using a computer, if you bring one with you), storing my bags/clothes, stretching/exercising, and sleeping (a large futon). The bathroom is small (like ALL bathrooms in Italy) but modern and adequate for a solo traveler's needs. There were plenty of good restaurants and bakeries in the neighborhood and several open-air markets (like fruit vendors) along the way to the central plaza (where all kinds of folks and families 'hang out' on a Saturday night).