Emanuele’s place is exactly as described and as you see it in the photos. We had everything we needed for our stay in Lecce, including a fab view from the balcony.
His friend, Monia, met us at the apartment. We had to ring her when we were on the street because we couldn’t find the apartment block. You are looking for 1e or 1f, not 1. The directions on Apple maps took us too far down the road to the local Estate Agent’s office.
It is in a fantastic location because it’s close to a supermarket; right by the old, baroque city; close to the train station; and the bus stop outside the apartment is so handy. You can go to the local beach (San Cataldo) or further afield to Gallipoli in less than an hour or down to the tip of Puglia (Santa Maria dei Leuca).
We would definitely stay there again if we returned to Lecce.