Salvatore is an incredible host, despite his inability to speak English. We understood him well enough and he was very kind and genuine.
The condo is excellent, if you can get over the lack of an elevator. It is very clean, with an unbeatable view of the ocean and a beautiful terrace. It was also very nice to see Salvatore's impressive sculptures.
The location is roughly a 20 minute walk from Lido Central, which can take you straight to Rome city centre. The beachfront is very nice, and there is no shortage of restaurants and shops.
We recommend taking the train from the airport to Rome, then Rome to Ostia Lido to avoid the sky-high taxi fares.