We have just come back from our family holiday to Rome and we have had a fantastic time. This was our first Airbnb experience and I am so glad that we booked with Laura.

Laura's friend Pamela picked us up from the airport when we landed and it was a smooth ride back to Laura's from there. Pamela was very friendly and very helpful. We paid Pamela €40 from the airport to Laura's. A taxi would have cost us at least €50.

Laura's home is beautiful and just off the Appian Antica (ancient roman road). The photos on the website do not do it justice, and it is much bigger than you would think. My boys LOVED the dogs, chickens, geese and the little goat roaming around the property. It was lovely to come back to after a day in the city. The pool was a great way to cool down as well after a hot day roaming around Rome and was well used by my boys.

Our property was very well kept and clean. Laura provided towels for the bathroom and pool. Breakfast was varied, croissants, bread, cereal and she kindly provided jams, butter, milk, juice and even a bottle of wine! The air-conditioning was fantastic and the kitchen had all the necessary equipment, oils, spices and even a coffee machine.

Travel into Rome was relatively easy from Laura's. We bought a 3 day ticket from a Tabacchi (covers buses, trains and trams) €18 per adult, children were free, and caught the 118 bus, about 10 minute walk from Laura's into Rome. This is a more scenic route into town and will take you past all the major tourist places (Colosseum, Circo de massimo,Imperial Forum, Piazza Venezia, Bocca Della Verita) . The 765 bus literally at the end of Laura's road will also take you into town but is not as scenic. You can get off at Arco Di Travertine and take the Metro the rest of the way into Rome. The Metro is also very easy to navigate, but avoid rush hour, it's as mad as rush hour on the underground in London! There is also a little supermarket outside the 118 bus stop near Laura's.

Laura's husband drove us back to the Fiumicino airport for our flight back. Another €40, but still cheaper than taking a taxi.

We would highly recommend this place if you want a bit of peace and quiet and authentic roman living outside the city and away from the crowds. Tip: bring mosquito repellent