Jose, what a great guy. Friendly and will do anything to help you out.
The neighborhood is great. In the middle of Roma. There is 1 annoying dog in the neighborhood, that barks but besides that, a quiet low-traffic area.
The room was comfy. Great views onto the street. A little table to work at. The chair provided isn't the comfiest. It could make your lower back act up. The internet wasn't the fastest, but it was fast enough to allow me to work and teach virtual classes (10up, 10 down more or less).
The room is filled with Jose's art (or art from his friends). It's a very bohemian house made of brick.
The shower has hot water, but only for about 2 minutes. Water pressure is ok. For me, not a big deal, but maybe a dealbreaker for someone else.
Jose is an artist, so the place may seem a mess, but it is a creative mess. A woman comes to clean the house once a week. Again, think bohemian.
If you are coming to Roma for the first time and you need a place to stay short-term, I couldn't think of a better place.