I got in late and took a bus from the main train station. The host was there to greet me despite the late hour. Edo and Melany provided an insiders guide to the neighborhood and Rome in general, I would really say that it is worth staying here due to the quality of their guide book alone! It was full of great (really great) restaurant ideas, the location of an inexpensive nearby 24 hour grocery stores, banks, and post offices; how to navigate to nearby public transport and information on how to call cabs and even where to find the best gelato. I use yelp to find these things normally but their guide was more useful than yelp, which didn't even mention some of the great places Edo and Melany did.
The colosseum and forum are at the end of the street. It's been magical staying in their shadow during my time in Rome. I felt safe walking in the neighborhood by myself late at night, and I spook easily.
Other reviewers mention that the space might be a little tight for couples during long stays, however the place is so interesting and unique I think it was a great choice for my solo stay. The low ceilings and brickwork arches gave the place its character, however I am 5'5 and I really brained myself on a low corner one morning as I was rushing to leave the apartment. Tall people- be cautious here.