Elena’s place is much better then expected and we were really surprised when we arrived.
The apartment is very stylish and feels more like a luxury accommodation, compared with other Airbnb places we stayed. It was very comfortable and has modern tasteful touches, but with a really authentic feel.
It was lovely to have a large patio area with extra kitchen, with views across the valley and overlooking her private olive grove and fig trees - with fresh figs you can pick each morning for breakfast.
The apartment is slightly out of the main town of Alberobello which initially we were unsure of but I’m so pleased we weren’t in the centre of town - which is busy with tourists. This apartment was the perfect location - close enough to have a pleasant 10 minute stroll into town for buzzy atmosphere and restaurants, but away from it all for absolute tranquility and also a more authentic Puglian experience.
Elena speaks perfectly English and is very knowledgeable about the region, it’s history and geography. Her family have been in the region for generations and she has great tips of things to do and especially wonderful recommendations of places and things to eat!
We wish we had stayed much longer and based our trip from here, as there is much more to this part of Puglia then the books tell you.
Overall this stay - accommodation and location - was the best part of our trip and we will definitely be back!