We had a great stay in Angelo’s apartment. It’s a short walk from everything you need, such as the train station, grocery store and restaurants. Be sure to take the train to Polignano a Mare, just one stop away. We only went there towards the end of our stay and wished we had gone sooner so that we could have had more days on the beach there.
We had most of our meals in Bari, simply because we are vegan and there wasn’t any dinner options available for us in Mola di Bari. But the Focaccia Barese from the nearby baker made an excellent and yummy breakfast and lunch!
The apartment itself is nice, although a bit sparse. It has what you need, but not much more. We stayed for 9 days and for such a long stay we missed some of the nice touches that make a place feel cozy. The lighting is a bit harsh, the chairs are a bit rickety, the towels and bedding were leftovers from somewhere, etc. Also the shower wasn’t great and the doors were hard to close. It is not a place that has been thoughtfully decorated yet. But the bed was an absolute dream!
We were a bit disappointed to find an amazing rooftop terrace that we were unable to make any real use of, because it was completely unfurnished. But if you don’t mind laying down on a towel on a hard tile surface in the baking sun, the rooftop terrace is an amazing bonus to the flat.
Cooking was also a bit challenging. The kitchen is amazing, but again, a bit sparse. The pots and pans are small and the only knife for cutting vegetables and such, is a small steak knife. It also lacks some of the basics, like scissors. It is just not a well equipped kitchen, it only has the bare minimum of what you need. But it works for basic cooking.
I think the best way to describe this flat is great location, very basic, but with a lot of potential. This could be a truly amazing Airbnb once it’s decorated and equipped properly! At it’s current price it’s still great value for money and Angelo is a very helpful and kind host, we would absolutely recommend staying here 😊