The apartment is beautiful - high ceilings, big windows, stylishly furnished - and is very comfortable and well equipped. The real attraction, however, is the view of the sea from every window - breath-taking! We were a group of 4 adults and we had plenty of space. The main bedroom has a king sized bed and the other bedroom had two singles and a mezzanine area with a double bed. There is also a very large sitting room, a kitchen and two shower rooms. The building has a number of sun-terraces, and the apartment has a dedicated area on one of these with loungers and chairs and easy access to the beautiful sea. We could easily swim to the thermal caves from the building.
We didn't meet Stefano and Rita, but instead, Signora Miriam welcomed us and showed us around. She didn't speak much English and we don't speak Italian, but we understood each other well, and if we needed more detailed explanations, Stefano was available on the phone at anytime. There was a lovely welcome pack with gorgeous local pastries and the kitchen was stocked with coffee, milk, oil and lots of other basics. In advance of our trip, Stefano sent us a guidebook he had put together with lots of information about the area and the apartment and that was very useful.
The location was just perfect for us - as well as having direct access to the sea, the building is at the edge of the little town, with easy access on foot to cafes, restaurants and shops. The town itself is a great base for exploring the Salento coast - we had a rental car, and I think you would need that if you want to get around. It is quiet, but had everything we needed. One thing to note - as the apartment is on the second floor and the sea access is down another series of steps, you would need to be mobile to get the most from it.
We really enjoyed our stay in Santa Cesarea Terme and would highly recommend this apartment.