If you're looking for a great place to relax on vacation in the south of Italy, this is your place.
The highlight for us was the outdoor space. We rarely left the comfortable seats during the four days we stayed. And that was only one of the two spots on the property! We didn't even need to use the one nearer the pool, because the one next to the kitchen was perfect. We could cook and get drinks in a few seconds, then return to our places. Plenty of room for 6-8 people to sit comfortably, plus the big 8 person dining table next to it.
The interior of the house was incredible. Lots of space, thoughtful design touches, and bright and airy. The kitchen was fully stocked for 20 people. The bedrooms were big and beds were nice to sleep on. The showers were high pressure and hot. The exterior doors open onto the patio with floor to ceiling screens so it's easy to connect the inside and outside experiences with multiple gathering areas.
The property is in the middle of well-lit 600-year-old olive trees. Super quiet. Caretaker nearby on-site. The rooftop even has a terrace with a peek-a-book view of the sea and a full view of Ostunia, which is lovely when lit up at night. It's so quiet you can sleep all night and into the morning. Bugs were not a problem, even at night in October.
The owner of the property was super responsive, accommodating, and cared that we had a good stay.
Location is excellent. Best grocery store ever was only 15 minutes away and had the best produce, cheese, meats and seafood, as well as a great wine selection. The coast and beaches were also 10-15 minutes away. We spent a day touring the truli, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare, which were all within30-45 minutes. We didn't get to Lecce, because we didn't want to leave the patio, but that was also very close.
We toured through Italy for a month and stayed at nice hotels and house rentals. This was a top find, and one we'll go back to.
We are "maximizers" (not "satisfiers") when it comes to accommodations. This is a rare find. If you're on the fence about staying here, we'd recommend to stop looking. You won't find a better place in Puglia.