6 Reviews of Property 323723 in Ostia Antica, Italy

If you are looking for a peaceful retreat after a hectic day in Rome this is the place for you. Situated in the suburban Roman town of Ostia Antica, the site of
the ' must see'' ruins of the ancient Roman port, this fully equipped apartment includes an amazing garden with a covered patio where you can enjoy meals in the company of chirping birds, beautiful flowers and fruit trees. The apartment consists of a spacious kitchen/dining/living room area; a large bedroom with a king-size bed, very ample storage space, and a desk; a large, tiled bathroom and a sleeping area with bunk beds for children. The living area also has a pull-out sofa-bed and a TV. The kitchen has two small fridges, a counter-top gas stove and a microwave and is fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cooking utensils, towels etc.

The owners of the house - Laura and Ludovico - are the most gracious and helpful hosts you could ask for. Both speak and understand English and are very knowledgeable about the area.

The main rail line into Rome is about a 20 minute walk away and the train ride takes about 30 minutes [or less during off-peak times]. If you want to enjoy a walk along the beach in Lido take the train in the opposite direction. It is only a few stops away. The fare is only 1 euro either way. It is also very easy to take regional trains to visit some smaller towns in the area and the fares are exceptionally reasonable.

On the way to the train station and about a three minute walk from the apartment is a large supermarket well-stocked with fresh produce, meats, dairy products, frozen foods, packaged foods and a daily supply of fresh fish courtesy of the Di Biase Brothers. Across the road from the supermarket is one of Rome's outstanding steakhouses, "La Fojetta" --frequented by local townspeople. [You will need some Italian language facility here as English is not spoken].

The centre of town is also about a 20 minute walk away and includes outdoor cafes, an excellent pizzeria, a pharmacy and some excellent restaurants located in Piazza Ravena - within the walls of a local castle. If you walk further along the main street to Via Attilo Profumo you will find the best seafood restaurant in town - La Bussola. Ask for directions as the street is one block away from the main street.
We would definitely recommend this property and if we were to go back to that area some day, we would book this beautiful property again.

This is the 5th Home Away property my family and I have used. We have two children (13 and 9 years old), and are eager to share the world beyond centralized hotels and package tours. Listing 323723 met and exceeded our expectations. The property is exactly as represented, located about 10 to 30 minutes away (depending on rush hour traffic) from Rome-Fiumicino Airport. We took a taxi. Our only minor challenge was convincing the taxi driver we really weren’t going into Rome and really wanted to go to Ostia Antica. The property is located less than 15 minutes walking time from a very well kept train station that will take you to the coast, or, into Rome. The train runs about every 10 minutes, and with one simple transfer, will deposit you at Termini Station in about 30/40 minutes. The neighborhood is very well kept and quiet, and property 323723 is immaculate. It is two-story, modern concrete, on a cul-de-sac. The owners live upstairs and take immense pleasure and pride in their home. The backyard is gorgeous with a wonderful patio. The property has abundant hot water for the beautifully finished, excellently plumbed bathroom, and the washing machine was more than adequate for our family of 4. On a few days when the evenings were cool, the owners showed us where all the extra bedding was located, and turned on the heaters whenever needed. We made many of our travel arrangements into Rome and Naples from the backyard via the Internet. Our iPad connected easily with the owner’s WiFi. A magnificently well-stocked supermarket is 5 minutes walking distance from the property. Nearby is a trash collection site for neighborhood use—including dumpsters for recycling. The ruins of Ostia Antica and the 9th Century Medieval Castle of Giulio II are an easy 15-minute walk from the property. Between the Castle, the Roman ruins of Ostia, the train, and the supermarket, the property is perfectly located. If a traveler went no further than this property while visiting Italy, it would be a wonderful trip indeed. Lastly, I want to express my thanks to the property owners who went out-of-their-way to make sure we had everything we needed. The owners are much adept at English and we had a positively wonderful personal experience. They told us about local places our children would enjoy (and we would never have found on our own). Their willingness to help made this one of the best vacations we have ever experienced. Many Thanks—Grazie!!

Wir waren im September eine Woche in der Wohnung mit unserem einjährigen Sohn in der Wohnung. Das Vermieterpaar ist sehr freundlich und wir wurden herzlich von der ganzen Familie empfangen. Das Paar spricht Englisch, einer der Söhne kann notfalls auch etwas Deutsch, die Verständigung also kein Problem.
Die Familie ist wirklich sehr nett. Beispielsweise haben sie uns am ersten Abend noch etwas zu Essen besorgt, da der Supermarkt schon zu war, ich konnte mein Italienisch mal wieder etwas nutzen beim Schwätzchen im Garten, unser Sohn hat sich mit ihnen angefreundet und sie waren immer ansprechbar und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns nicht wie zahlende Gäste gefühlt.
Die Wohnung liegt in einem reinen Wohnviertel in Longarina und ist hochwertig ausgestattet und sauber und gepflegt. Das Bad ist sehr gepflegt und groß, sodass wir einen Wickelplatz für den Kleinen einrichten konnten. Es war alles vorhanden wie beschrieben und was wir brauchten, nur der Kinderhochstuhl fehlte. Die Vermieter haben netterweise ein neues Babyreisebett mit Matratze und Moskitonetz für unseren Sohn angeschafft. Das Internet hat problemlos funktioniert. Die Fenster sind, bis auf das kleine Zimmer mit dem Stockbett, mit Moskitonetzen geschützt. Der große Garten ist ideal für Urlaub mit Kindern. Die Abende haben wir unter dem schönen Freisitz verbracht.
Der Supermarkt ist bequem zu Fuß zu erreichen und auch sonntags vormittags geöffnet. Ein Nachteil ist die Lage oder besser gesagt der Weg ins Zentrum von Ostia Antica und zur Bahnstation. Er führt an einer stark befahrenen Straße entlang, ohne wirklichen Gehweg und war mit Kinderwagen etwas abenteuerlich. Mit der S-Bahn kommt man für 1€ nach Rom oder an den Strand von Lido di Ostia. Der Flughafen ist nah, stört aber nicht.

Nous sommes une famille avec 2 enfants de 7 et 11 ans, et nous avons passé un excellent séjour !!
Beaucoup de choses y ont contribué : le soleil, la magnifique ville de Rome, Ostia Antica et ses ruines, la plage d'Ostie, mais aussi la location et ses propriétaires.
En effet, la maison était très propre, fleurie, avec un grand patio où nous avons pu mangé plusieurs fois, et un citronnier qui trônait devant la grande baie vitrée ! Elle est également bien située (à 10 mn du métro, 25-30 mn de Rome, 10-15 mn de la plage) dans un quartier très calme. Ce qui n'est pas négligeable quand on rentre d'une journée de visite de Rome !
Quant aux propriétaires, quelle belle rencontre !! Ludovico, Laura et leur fils Alberto, ont été charmants avec nous : nous avons été accueillis comme des rois !! Ils nous ont donné de précieux renseignements, et étaient très prévenants. Laura avait même prévu le petit déjeuner, sachant que nous arrivions tard le soir !! Nous avons aussi eu un bon contact par mail avec Adriano qui parle bien le français, comme ses parents. Dommage de ne pas l'avoir rencontré pendant notre séjour !
Nous conseillons vivement cette location à tous les touristes français et autres, qui vous permettra en plus de rencontrer cette famille qui nous a rendu le séjour plus qu'agréable. Ludovico, Laura et Alberto, nous vous remercions pour tout, nous vous embrassons et espérons vous revoir !