Marco is certainly a "super host". The amount of information he provides ahead of time (and in the house) answers every question you have considered...and then some! The apartment is beautifully appointed and I appreciated that a variety of drinks are provided (for the normal price you would pay in a store) including a variety of wines. The apartment is very comfortable, beautifully designed, and I loved that the neighborhood wasn't a tourist zone hotbed but still was just minutes away from the heart of Rome. The neighborhood feels like one I could easily live in. As a solo female traveler, I was very comfortable walking around the neighborhood at any hour. I look forward to returning to Rome and hope that Marco's place is available. Both he and Angela are personable, very helpful, and are very committed to providing their guests with a top-notch stay in Rome.
I would make a couple of different gelato suggestions, and would recommend both Gelateria La Giudecca (makes their gelato by hand onsite - also try the pistachio cannoli) and il Gelato di San Crispino. They are about a 10 minute walk from the apartment and you can also pick up a tray of tiramisu (to take back to the apartment) at the bakery right next to La Giudecca.