Andrea met us directly after we were dropped off by our taxi and accompanied us to the rooftop apartment to give us the tour and explain the amenities and local features. He even told us how to get to and use the station, and recommended great local eateries, free beaches and welcoming bars.

The terrace is exactly as you imagine it: extremely spacious and with a truly lovely view of the sunset and a section of pure blue sea in the near distance. We loved the terrace and found every excuse to spend time out there on the sunbeds and at the dining table. Use your mozzy repellent and a citronella candle (as for all of Roma!) and all will be perfect!

If you are a cook you will love this place, unlike many for-rental apartments Andrea's place is equipped with every possible utensil, seasonings, pots and pans that you could imagine. I love to cook and was delighted to find the kitchen so well stocked, there were even food goods like pasta, olive oil, balsamic, biscuits/cookies/cakes and tons of bottled water to use, plus a large fridge and freezer.
Elsewhere in the apartment is no different, in the airing cupboard there is an extensive supply of clean towels and flannels, and in the bathroom all kinds of supplies are stocked from shampoos and conditioners to soap, lotion, baby wipes and even toothpaste.
Another thing is that first thing we noticed was the smell of lots of books and it's clear that the owner has a real love of literature and the classics. If you can speak Italian and love reading you might have your nose in his books for days as the shelves are bursting full of great authors.

Outside of the apartment there are some very handy shops, the supermarket nearby is very well stocked and even sells Fragolino which I really recommend! For amazing pizza (and artisan/craft beers) walk nearby to Inforno on Corso Duca di Genova, they do amazing freshly cooked crisps while you wait for your pizza. Forget the bar downstairs, for great gelato head to the seafront and le chat il gelato giusto and take a stroll on the public beach (Andrea gives you all the instructions for the beaches).
Don't miss out on Ostia Antica either, it's a short stroll to the station and only two stops to this awe inspiring ancient town which you can spend as long as you like exploring for just €8; as Andrea said "molto facile!"

We would definitely stay with Andrea again, this is a really lovely apartment with a great outdoor space.