We did not get to meet Maria in person, but her boyfriend Tao checked us in and was very friendly! They left us with fantastic recommendations on where to eat which was very helpful. It was clean, cozy, and tasteful. The building was built hundreds of years ago in the heart of Rome, and our room was above a bakery. Both of these things added a lot to our experience. I would highly recommend staying here! I would recommend bringing slippers or socks to wear, as the floors are old stone and therefore a little dusty. There are steep stairs going up to the room, which was of no problem for us, but may be something to keep in mind. Our windows overlooked the charming alleyway and daily market. It was beautiful.