Simone's place is really a little jewel of a retreat in Rome. It is off the street and has it's own little fenced-in garden. And, very unusual in the EU, it has window screens on all the beautiful windows, so the place is really bug and mosquito-free. It's very well-designed; we were very comfortable there. Simone met us on check-in and answered all questions promptly.
There is an amazing little store, Magnifico, very close by on the corner. It has wonderful products, like the best Parmesan cheese we have ever had, good olive oil, many organic products, and some beautiful prepared food, made by a local family who are great cooks. Highly recommend.