Maria is a *delightful* host, and we felt very safe and cared for during our stay. I was traveling with my 10-year-old daughter and I can recommend the room for a couple with child.

Pros: Maria is a *very* sweet woman; the room is *spotlessly clean*; warm, safe, and quiet. Breakfast was excellent -- Maria even made me plain omelettes, and her croissants are simply amazing.

Cons: Maria is eager to please ... but in Italian. I really wished I could speak it so that I could have learned about the area, culture, recommendations, etc. from her, which can be the highlight of a foreign stay; the room has very little natural light and no view; there is no real "kitchen" (just hot water for tea); no TV (although I didn't want one anyway); the internet *only* works outside the building (a problem when the weather's cold, rainy, or you want to research / email from the room, which most do, and it didn't always work regardless).

ALSO: I'm certain it is by error, but only half of the photos (at most) shown above actually relate to the room/s. The other photos -- the ones that look like they're from a millionaire's home in Architectural Digest -- are inexplicably interwoven in (at least on my computer) and *very* misleading. By comparison, Maria's rooms are very, very clean but very, very basic. And note that they are not directly connected to Maria's home, but are next door. Essentially there's an entry with a narrow hallway with two separate rooms, and no common area at all. Maria, however, was always very welcoming in inviting us into her home to use the printer, etc. My daughter loved her cats, and she felt cared for by "Nonna Maria" during the instances when we saw her (she stops in briefly each morning with breakfast).

Again: a *very* nice experience. Maria is delightful; the room was spotless and quiet. Not sure how half of the photos above are of another (very expensive) dwelling. If you're looking for a romantic view, balcony, etc., you'll want to try another bnb, but if you're looking for a safe, clean, and practical place to stay, and you're okay with limited natural light, then Maria's rooms are just fine and well located.