We spent 8 days in Rome at Simone's place. The apartment is HUGE, with 3 full bedrooms and very tastefully decorated and has all the amenities. It is perfect for families. The Metro station is a short walk and connects to all sights in Rome. There are good restaurants and local markets within walking distance. The neighborhood was very safe (I saw women walking alone on the street at 4 AM)
Simone was super proactive in his communication - asking us about our travel details even before we started the conversation, checking on how we were doing after a couple of days of our arrival, providing detailed information on local sightseeing and travel and finally booking our taxi for 4 AM on our departure day.