About the host : Alexio and wife had been very friendly and approachable host. They had committed their time to check me in personally (instead of via a 3rd party or helper). Alexio has been very responsive to my queries in regard to the apartment (e.g. ways to get there, facilities provided in the apartment, amenities nearby, etc). I was also provided with a lot of travel information and tips which really saved me some money on those transport passes. Being a great host, Alexio was very easygoing and did not have many "house rules" to his guests (Note : A few of the hosts whom I met were very unfriendly and had many house rules like not to touch the ornaments, kitchen, etc). My friend and I enjoyed Alexio and his lovely wife as the host, as well as our stay at the apartment. We certainly hope more Airbnb hosts could behave as nice as Alexio.
About the apartment : The apartment was big and spacious - good value for money. It consisted of 1 bedroom, 1 study room (which could be doubled up as another bedroom with the sofa bed), kitchen / dining. It could accommodate up to 4 guests if necessary. The apartment was clean, and equipped with all facilities you need for the stay ranging from wifi, fridge, stove for cooking, utensils, washing machine, hot shower, etc. The apartment was very (natural) ventilated even during summer time without air conditioning unit. The neighbourhood was pleasant, safe to walk around at night, and could be very happening at night (in a good way).
In the vicinity : There were numerous convenient shops, cafes / restos (one resto located directly right below the apartment), bakeries available in the neighbourhood (within 5-10 mins walk). A piazza located nearby (3 mins walk) has not only provided a platform for day market (selling fruits and veggies) in the morning but activities playground in the evening and at night. The piazza was screening movies during my stay and it was good to see such a lively neighbourhood.
The walk to the nearest tram station (Trastevere / Ministero Istruzione) only took me less than 10 mins. It is also possible to walk from the apartment to the places of interest such as Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant' Angelo, Campo de'Fiori, Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza Novano, Piazza di Spagna, Piaza Venezia, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Pantheon and Colosseum (max 35 mins).