Paolo's apartment is in a great spot, very central to historic Rome. We did not meet him, but he left us fruit and coffee and beer, so he seems a nice host. There are plenty of cooking pans and dinnerware, and a fantastic rooftop view.
I came home with Bed Bug Bites! Our last night there was September 24, 2018. I am almost positive I encountered the bugs there (my friend slept on the downstairs couch and didn't get bit, and in our previous hotel our beds were inches apart so unlikely my bed would have had them while hers didn't). In any case, if I didn't first encounter them at Paolo's, they would have come with me to his place. Be sure that issue has been taken care of before you stay! Also, I left some other suggestions with Paolo, that hopefully he will take to heart. Be sure you can unlock the apartment door before you are left on your own. Leaning heavily on it in despair seemed to be the trick that allowed the final click to open the door.