Paola's place is great for families with children or for extended families, as the space is big and everyone can find their spot. The check-in was straightforward, although we did not meet Paola. I guess this is the new way with Airbnb though...We did, however, get help whenever needed through WhatsApp. The place was clean and well-equipped. The only downside of the apartment was that it was somewhat hot, as the air conditioning was unable to cool the whole place. The apartment is very close to the beach and it's about 20/25 min away from the old town. There were nice cafés around and also pastry shops that we recommend. There is also good focaccia at Panificio Violante nearby. What we did not like is that the streets sometimes smelled like dog pee and the city itself is not really stroller friendly. However, this is not the hosts' fault, just a heads-up for those going on a trip with small children to Bari.