Our stay at Casa di Mario (which I will abbreviate as CDM) was by far one of the best we’ve ever had. We had been on the road for several weeks throughout Europe and arriving at CDM was a welcome exhale as we settled into the cozy historic old town in Monopoli. CDM is a 300 year-old house that is exquisitely renovated. Modern design meets rustic touches that give you the best of both worlds: A well-designed renovated bathroom, a superbly comfortable bed with wonderful linens, two large, wardrobes big enough and with plenty of hangers to accommodate all of our clothes, charming vintage furniture. Mornings were complete with Italian espresso makers supplied in the kitchen, along with Lavazza coffee ready for us in the fridge. CDM is also perfectly situated so that your view out the windows reveal the Adriatic Sea. There are so many little details about CDM that you will discover and appreciate for yourself — I could go on, but why spoil the fun for you? But what makes CDM truly special is Mario himself. He was incredibly welcome and generous with his time, offering local tips above and beyond what was in the guest book. I discovered hidden gems I never would have found by myself thanks to Mario! And to conclude this review, I just want to say that my husband, who travels the world and has stayed in his fair share of hotels, can't rave enough about CDM and how he just absolutely loved it. "One of the best," he says. So thank you Mario! We loved it, we loved your hospitality, mil grazie!