My wife and I stayed here for 7 nights. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous at first when we arrived as the neighborhood looked a bit rough around the edges on the surface. My concerns were quickly relieved the moment we met Emiliano and toured the loft. He is such a fantastic host! We could tell he did a lot of work/improvements to the loft. The stove really came in handy, as we cooked several meals at home (saved $$$). We also enjoyed the decorations and overall vibe of the loft.
It did get a bit muggy at times inside, but turning on the fan and opening the windows remedied the problem very quickly. This did not take away from our experience at all, but just wanted to make other fellow travelers aware.
Now, I know I had mentioned the neighborhood looked a little rough at first, but we ended up falling in love with the area. There are several supermarkets in walking distance (we used a lot). The bakeries in the area were the best I had ever had in my life. If you want to see the tourist sites, it’s just a quick tram ride to Termini then a few stops on the Metro. Public transit was very fast and reliable during the time of our visit. Pigneto is a really cool area, and highly recommended if you want to get away from the tourist hordes during your down time and experience a more authentic side of Rome.