The apartment is actually much nicer in reality than it looks in the pictures! It's really spacious and has everything you could need. Such great value! We were planning on going camping but this was within our budget. It's literally a 2 minute walk from the sea. The beaches in Solento were really busy when we visited (1st week in September) but you can walk into the nearby national park and find a quiet spot to chill within 30 minutes. The town that the apartment is located in is not the most beautiful (don't expect old cobbled streets and cathedrals etc) but the people are friendly and there are some nice restaurants and bars. It's really quiet and chilled. Not many people speak English (we didn't meet any other non Italians). If you are looking to relax and spend the entire day by the sea then this is perfect (such great sunsets). It's also in a great location to explore other towns such as Gallipoli. Ottranto, Lecce etc. - you can do day trips easily. I was just with my partner but this apartment is ideal for a family or even a group of friends. Maria always responded quickly and was helpful and kind. We had a great time!