Paola has a very nice apartment & the room we rented was large & comfortable. She also had a wonderful breakfast each morning. She was very prompt with communication, & helpful with information.
We stayed in her apartment for 2 nights and then again for a night four days later. During our second stay there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke which we suspect was due to her other guest who stayed the entire week smoking in her room.
The two disadvantages to her apartment Paola has no control over. The apartment is close to the subway system, however unlike NYC does not run all night, and a traveler hoping to experience night-life in Rome may find themselves stuck in Rome because the Metro stopped for the night.
The other is that the shower is not designed for tall or large people. I am 5’11” and weigh approximately 270 lbs. I had a difficult time entering / exiting the shower, and had to turn off the water & open the shower door to soap myself.
If the two above situations are not an issue, I highly recommend staying in her room.
A wonderful nearby restaurant is: “Arianna al Borghetto”. Ostia Antica, Via del Forno, 11. Excellent food & prices and open until 23:00. If you plan to eat there on weekends, you must make a reservation.