Mauro's place is a beautiful apartment. For two people it feels big and light, it's in an historic building and has all the modern kitchen facilities you might need. It is close to shops and restaurants in Pigneto and to the train that takes you to Termini. You do have to be prepared to take the train and the metro to get to the touristy bits of Rome though - the journey from Mauro's to the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain is around 40 minutes. But it is very nice to come home to a quiet part of town after a day in the busy centre of Rome, and Pigneto is very cool and friendly.