Patrizia and her husband Luca were both very friendly and helpful. The bedroom is a good size with a comfortable bed and table and chairs for eating or working. Several power points and adequate wifi, a fan and iron were provided on request. Nice bathroom / toilet across the hallway and a little fridge and tea /coffee making facilities in an alcove. Patrizia went out each morning to get us fresh croissants, made us coffee and gave us delicious fresh fruit and yoghurt for breakfast - a great way to start the day.

The house is situated on the outskirts of the little town or suburb of Ostia Antica, about 5 minutes' walk into the town, past a good alimentari (small food shop). The train station is another 5 minutes walk and there are frequent trains to Rome (25 minutes to Porta San Paulo station which connects to Piramide metro or Ostiense rail stations) or the beach (Lido) in the other direction. Before the station are the very well preserved ruins of the old Roman town of Ostia Antica which deserve at least half a day's exploration. Ostia Antica has a lovely quiet atmosphere with no hassle, birds singing and several cafes and eating places.