Ilaria was very helpful in meeting us at the railway station and also taking us there when we left. If you like cooking, as we do, there are three supermarkets, a very good fishmonger and a good butcher within easy walking distance. Ilaria can show you the more distant Wednesday farmers' market. The large fridge in the kitchen is great, but the narrow three ring gas hob is a little awkward to use with large pans. A dishwasher is the sort of nice luxury not normally available at an airbnb so I was quite shocked to find that we had one. Very nice not having to wash up by hand when on holiday. The house's small enclosed courtyard is lovely, the beautiful dining room table almost too lovely, and the roof terrace for drying washing or sitting and relaxing in is an extra bonus. The nearby rocky shore, a 4 minute walk away, is great for swimming if there are not more than small waves for when you get in and out, and you have suitable rock-walking swimming shoes (available quite cheaply locally from the 'Wilson' shop). Otherwise the very nice sandy Purita beach at the old town is about a 20 - 25 minute walk away, but it would be no more than 5 to 8 minutes on a bike. Ilaria was also super nice in taking us with her on a couple of outings. Having either a car or bike would make getting around easier, although Lecce is pretty accessible by fast bus or slow train, both from the nearby train station. Hopefully the washing machine, under repair as we left, will be fine for the next guests, but then there is no technology that can be guaranteed never to break down!