I recommend the apartment. We had a great time!

Short walks to everything we needed and the metro station for the things we couldn't walk to! We enjoyed the open porch for relaxing outdoors in the shade after a long day on the beach and/or walking the ruins or nearby nature reserve. We loved the 3 gelaterias on the way to the beach, plus a couple of great restaurants to choose from, not to mention the bar with fresh bakery goods at the street level below the apartment, which made for some excellent breakfasts. We also walked the block to the indoor market and were able to easily get fresh meats, cheeses and vegetables to enjoy. We had no trouble accessing the airport or the Rome Ostiense train station and had lots of help from the host to hit the ground running with restaurants and rentals. Those not used to the bustle of a busy city center intersection might be disappointed by the city noises, which sometimes does not seem to stop. Those who don't mind will find it worth bearing for the fantastic location. We visited at the beginning of June and found parking directly beneath the house to be impossible for both nights we had a car rental, but nearby streets and lots were not an inconvenience. We put the laundry and kitchen facilities to work, no complaints. We'd be happy stay again!