Marina went out of her way to meet us in the town of conversano as we had a little trouble finding her home but once we we arrived it was a beautiful & charming home. Although we did not speak any Italian she was able to speak English and give us a tour of her place. We stayed 3 nites & it was centrally located so we could do some day trips. The upstairs bedroom is accessible only by ladder. The living area, lower bed & bathroom were comfortable easily accessible. The outdoor area is the best. Plus with parking area with gates we felt safe & secure but there were challenges trying to use your cell phone for gps, internet or phone calls.