I stayed in the apartment of Francisco´s mother, Silvana. The apartment is very comfortable, airy, and full of light. In addition, there´s a large bathroom with a whirlpool for the exclusive use of guests.
The location is excellent since you can walk to the train station and to Bari vecchia, the old city. The apartment is in a safe, gated complex, very quiet in the nights and there are several eateries around. The building has an elevator, which is great for travelers. I have stayed in several places in Italy with no elevator.
Communication with Francisco was very easy and he gave clear instructions for the check-in. Last but not least, Silvana is a wonderful lady, educated, an easy to talk with. She gave me many suggestions about places to visit and typical Apulian food to try. In summary, I strongly recommend Francisco´s place.