Daniel met us at an easy-to-find location in Martina Franca and was kind enough to lead us to a grocery store before directing us to Trullo Magnolia. He took a lot of time showing us around the property and gave us a bottle of wine & lovely basket of fruit, both of which were greatly appreciated.

We were immediately impressed with the property, which is located 10 minutes outside of lovely Martina Franca (which has a fantastic late evening passegiata).

The grounds are beautiful, complete with lots of cacti, olive & almond trees, lavender and wild herbs everywhere. The swimming pool is very large (and very warm in July), and the outdoor amenities are excellent (poolside bathrom/shower, lounge chairs, umbrellas, outdoor dining furniture, barbecue).

The trullo was restored to a very high standard about 5 years ago. Furniture is from Ikea, both stylish and comfortable. The kitchen amenities are terrific, and offer everything one could need. The bathrooms are also well appointed, complete with a washer and dryer.

The property is a 30 minute drive to a number of wonderful villages such as Lotorotondo, Cisternino, and touristy but fascinating Alberobello. Ostuni, and the Grotte di Castellana are both a 45 minute drive and definitely worth visiting as well. A variety of beaches, both on the Ionian and Adriatic Seas are a 30-60 minute drive away.

When we stayed there in late July 2013 our neighbors were a very nice Dutch-Italian family who live in Amsterdam. They enjoyed their stay last year so much that they returned.

We too would like to return and highly recommend a stay!