We stayed at Mirko’s place for a few days as we wanted to be close to the airport – his place is JUST like the photos! So nice. Beautifully decorated, beautiful patio and over-looking a flowering court yard. It is right in the heart of town. Close to shops and restaurant. A market with clothing stalls and food is just across the street, and a giant indoor market is a block down selling all kinds of things. There is a great little restaurant across the street where we got amazing take away pizza (some of the best on our trip) and wine and beer on our first night even though it was close to 11pm. The beach is a ten min walk, you pay 8 Euro per chair and umbrella or 24 Euro for a beach hut. The beach we were at had a playground which was great for our 3.5 year old! Also there were some sand toys in the apartment which was great.It was very hot when we were there so the ONLY thing missing for us was A/C or at least a fan. There were a lot of mosquitos so if we left the patio doors open for a breeze we paid for it! Buy some repellant, there is lots for sale around. You Mirko and his Father were very great at checking us in even though we were late getting there. And don’t even try to get a taxi to Ostia – they won’t take you! They either said no or would charge us 45 Euro, just take the bus as Mirko will suggest. Walk two min to terminal two and it is very straight forward. The stop is about 5 min from the apartment. Someone helped us on the bus, she even told the driver where to let us off as it was dark and we had no idea which stop it was. For a big grocery shop there is a supermarket at few blocks away. Also….Ostia Antica (the ruins) are one stop on the train and SO worth it! The little town of Ostia Antic is great too, we stopped for a beer and a snack before heading back to the apartment. All in all we had a great visit! Thanks Mirko!