As everyone else here has already said: Irene is an extremely friendly and attentive host, who gave us the feeling that we could always come to her with any questions or problems.

The location is a little far out but it is very convenient to reach both Termini station and the main sights by bus. Close by, there are supermarkets and little shops specialised on selling fresh pasta, meat, fish, vegetables and fruit etc, some of them open till late at night. Also, there is a very good restaurant selling great and authentic Italian food at low prices just around the corner (forgot the name but Irene recommended it to us). We thought it was interesting to explore the neighbourhood to see where the real Roman life is taking place (because as a toursit you usually stay in the city centre). Furthermore, it's about a 5-minute-walk to the pedestrian area of the Via del Pigneto, where you can find a couple of bars and restaurants especially for younger crowds in the 20s and 30s (probably nicer in the summer time when you can sit outside, but even in January it was crowded on a Friday night).

The apartment itself is small but we were only 2, so it was perfect for us!

We had a great time in Rome and in Pigneto, so a big "Thank you!" to Irene and her family who helped making our stay so pleasant.