Marita's place was wonderful. The pool is excellent, and the surrounding gardens reminded me of Kew Gardens with all sorts of interesting and exotic plants and fruits. We hugely appreciated how secure we felt at the property. It felt very private, while at the same time we also really liked knowing that our host Marita was nearby, as well as her lovely dogs. We stayed at this property for peace and quiet, to relax by the pool and in the gardens. So we didn't explore the area too much, however we did visit Ostuni which has a mini-Venice vibe (without the canals), with some amazing restaurants and brilliant photo opportunities. A highlight of our trip was an evening with Chef Tonino, a local chef who came to the property to prepare us dinner and drinks, eaten and drunk in the lovely outside eating area. He really was incredible, he cooked us a special menu that I had requested for my partner, which was a mixture of Italian and non-Italian dishes, all cooked absolutely perfectly. He even served us despite my initial protests, and the cost was similar to what you'd pay at a nice restaurant. Overall we had an amazing stay at Marita's place, and would recommend it to anyone.