This place suited me to tee. A beautiful apartment full of books and interesting quirks, down some steps past a private little garden on different levels, run by easy going and hospitable people, with a nice international vibe. I didn't get to meet Carlo, who was away in China, but I'm so glad to have met the cool ladies of the house - wife Eleonora and daughter Aurelia, who has a dressmakers' studio there. Both fabulous and such pleasant company. The room was bright, spacious and comfortable, with a beautiful big wooden table right by the window, on which I was able to work during my stay. I just felt really at ease there and particularly appreciated the way it was no problem to come and go as I needed to. The flat is secure and really well located for transport. About a 10 min walk to Garbatella tube station, which is five or so stops from Termini station and well connected to the centre, but I mainly ended up using the 23 bus which has a bus stop just a few mins from the front door and which can easily take you to Ostiense, Testaccio and Trastevere. You've very close to the Tiber here and Garbatella is an ace neighbourhood. Not as touristy and hectic as the centre, but still with some lovely bits, including ace restaurants and bars just a few mins' pleasant walk away. Would not hesitate to come back here, in fact I really hope to. Special mention for the lovely rescue cat Apicus, whom often bumped into garden when coming and going. Grazie di tutto! xxx