Fernando was very easy to work with in planning our trip. He greeted us when we arrived and showed us around the apartment. Though he did not speak extensive English (and we did not speak any Italian), we still felt very confident that we understood what we needed to know. He also shared that he lived and worked nearby, so we knew where to reach him in case of emergencies. He also left a package of pasta, which we were grateful to have as an "emergency meal" after a long day of driving.

The apartment is quirky, and may be challenging if you're taller than 6 ft. But it was lovely, and plenty of space for two people. The location was great. Lecce is lively at night, and we were far enough from the main square that the noise was not a problem, but great restaurants and shopping just a short walk away.

Mosquitos were a huge issue for us (30 bites in 3 days), and they seem to be especially active near the front door. Nearly all the windows had screens, so as long as we opened and closed the door quickly, there wasn't too much of a problem keeping them out.

Fernando provided some information on parking in advance, so be sure to ask him about that if you'll have a car with you!

Overall, a very pleasant experience!