Patrizia was working the day we arrived, so had arranged for a friend to meet us and show us the apartment. He was waiting outside in the rain when we arrived, helped us get our bags in, and showed us the apartment. We asked for recommendations for restaurants. He not only told us two good places, but had us follow him in our car to show us where the restaurants were and where we could park.

We arrived too late to see the ruins of Ostia Antica, but drove by them (they're very extensive) the next day. We definitely want to come back and see them.

Patrizia did not provide breakfast directly, but arranged for us to be cornetti (croissants) and cappuccino at a deli down the street. They were friendly and the food was delicious.

The apartment is a great location - only 10-15 minutes drive from Fiumicino airport, which was our final destination in Italy after leaving Patrizia's apartment.