This listing is all about the location and the super host, both awesome! Unfortunately we only met Francesco at check out at which time he gave us so much helpful information about our continued itinerary in southern Italy and even invited us to message him with questions along the way. He seemed so knowledgeable about the entire region. This apartment is such a short distance to the old town, which really makes a visit to Polignano a true experience. The view from the rooftop is also very nice but it is not so unobstructed as one zoomed in photo in the listing portrays. There are several buildings in your sight along with your view of the sea. The terrace level with the table is walled in for privacy from the neighbors and therefore not where there is a sea view, that is found one more smaller level up with the chairs. That said, a rooftop terrace is quite lovely, even on a slightly cool but sunny day in November and we enjoyed a whole afternoon just hanging out up there listening to the sounds of the city. As many have said the apartment is on different levels. From the entrance you will walkup about 8 steep steps to the living room/bedroom/bathroom. From the living room there is a balcony looking onto the street. You hear noise from the street as expected but oddly you also hear the neighbors as if they're right in the room with you! Another 6 steps up will take you to the kitchen. The kitchen is really charming and has everything you need, coffee was really appreciated! If you cook this is a lot of up and down from the kitchen to the inside table space in the living room. If it's warm outside it's 3 or 4 steps up to the rooftop table. The loft style bed wasn't uncomfortable but as I'm getting a little older I don't think I would do it again. We tried the futon one night but it was unusable as a bed. The shower is a little tricky. In the book of tips and recommendations it is suggested you point the shower head toward the wall to avoid "creating a swimming pool" in the bathroom. Challenging to take a shower standing against the wall and difficult to avoid a swimming pool. But you leave to explore during the day, leave the fan on and when you return it is mostly dry. In general, because of the layout (loft bed and futon couch) the apartment doesn't lend itself to be a place that's comfortable to hang out in if it's a rainy day or if you're not feeling well, as was the unfortunate case one day. In the end it was a great base to explore Alberobello, Martina Franca, Cisternino and of course truly experience wandering the streets of Polignano. And if you get the opportunity to experience Francsco as your host you are really getting a good value!