We spent 2 unforgettable and marvellous weeks in Trullo Marianna. Everything was perfect. The communication with the host was fast and very clear. Giuseppe was very helpful with my booking and my inquiries, as well as very patient with my poor Italian. Prior to our arrival, he also sent very clear instructions on how to get to the property, and even inquired whether we have particular food preferences as his aunt was going to prepare a welcome meal. We arrived much later on a dark rainy night, and when i called Giuseppe's aunt Antonietta, she promptly met us with her daughter Orianna to lead us to the trullo. It was just as described and shown on the pictures. Stepping inside the trullo after a 2-day drive of almost 2,000 km., with the table set, traditional dinner waiting, wine chilling, cozy lighting and the enthusiastic welcome of Antonietta and Orianna was quite simply, the most perfect way to start our long awaited Puglian holiday. We were truly amazed and felt really at home. In a way, it was a pity that we were always out during the day for excursions and that Puglia has so much to see and do, because it meant that we spent little time enjoying Giusseppe and Jennifer's lovely home. The kids were always pushing to get back to the trullo, preferably while there is still daylight because they loved spending time on the rooftop with our cat, and at night we would climb up and they'd count stars while i read on my kindle. In the morning they'd be difficult to rouse out of their beds right under one of the cones; that's how much they loved their cozy beds. The place is perfectly furnished and we did not lack for any comfort. Even the pantry is stacked with basic things like sugar, spices, pasta, cookies, etc., so newly arrived guests didn't have to go hungry on their first day, especially as there is no restaurant or shops nearby. They really thought of everything up to the smallest details. Perhaps it's not of much importance to every traveller, but i liked that there are electrical sockets in every corner of the house, even outside on the terrace. These days of electrical gadgets, it is something that is not always readily available, even in some hotels. It would be difficult to match Trullo Marianna's standards. While temperatures outside is blazing hot, the interior of the trullo stays cool. We didn't get to make use of the barbecue or the pizza oven available. That would have been fun, but then after all the sightseeing, it was always easier to grab a pizza somewhere and not have to toil for it. We did make great use of the beach towels, for that was something i forgot to pack. For a place not directly situated on the beach, that only goes to show how good they are in anticipating their guests' needs. Truly, we had a great holiday and leaving...