Matteo was the perfect host. His communication was prompt and he was extremely helpful in providing an extra cot for a baby.
The house itself is very interesting and a real gem. The amenities (no Wifi or air con) are on the basic side but this is reflected in the price. The bathrooms have recently been redone, but the rest of the house is quite old fashioned, in a charming way.
Firstly, it is very secure with electric gates. The pool and patio area are OUTSTANDING. The pool is long enough to do lengths in and was well maintained. The patio is a great place to let kids run around and the toys provided by Matteo were very helpful in keeping them entertained. We used the large plastic turtle as a paddling pool for the kids which worked well. The BBQ was great and there was a supply of wood to use.
Maruggio old town is a 15 min walk and Campomarino is a short drive. The beaches up and down from campomarino are outstanding, the water was incredible. There were plenty of good spots for coffee and ice cream. Maruggio equally is very relaxed with a few nice places for lunch/dinner. Porto Cesareo is a 25 min drive away and worth the drive for a dinner. The region itself is very rural and there is not a pile of stuff to do, so it is good for a chilled holiday.
Overall, I would recommend primarily due to Matteo's communication, the location and the patio/pool area. Do not expect 5* luxury and all the trimmings but this is part of the charm of the place for a relaxed week away from it all.