The communication was fantastic and our hosts were waiting for us on arrival. The house is super clean and just like the photos. The courtyard garden is beautiful and quiet and offers sun and shade. The location is great for popping to local shops and restaurants. The bakery sells gorgeous custard filled croissants, Utopia is fantastic for good value, delicious gelato, the pizza take away sells a huge variety of tasty, cheap pizzas and the tiny shop on the square sells everything! We tried the restaurant opposite which was OK. You can walk down to the beach (1km) or park for up to €4 per day. We enjoyed snorkelling. There is a nice little bar there too. We visited Otranto, Lecce and Gallipoli and the Maldives beaches in the south east too. This is a great base! Somebody mentioned the church bells in their review. The church is next door and we quickly got used to the bells chiming. Unless you are a very light sleeper who wouldn’t get used to it, I wouldn’t let them put you off! Adds to the charm.