Patrizio was a great host. He helped us with initial orientation and taking care of the basics: apartment tour, nearby supermarkets, bus/metro stations, restaurants, etc.
The neighborhood was fantastic and as authentic as it could be. Where else would you find an original Fiat500 parked right next to its 21st century young sibling, family-owned restaurants serving delicious food and plenty of friendly Romans willing to guide you even if English is a barrier. In sum, when in Rome...you actually felt like a Roman in the center of everything.