Giovanni's home is a very comfortable older home with many nice updates and amenities, without losing the charm of the beautiful architecture. My friends and I really enjoyed staying there! Even though the road out front is busy and noisy, Giovanni's home is enclosed by walls and a big gate and has a large courtyard, so it's very insulated from the noise and feels safe. Everything you need to be comfortable is nearby--grocery stores, bakeries, other shopping, transportation into Rome centro. It was very affordable, and we preferred to stay in the outskirts of Rome, away from the more touristy areas. I highly recommend it!