Lilia is as kind, generous and welcoming as all the other reviews suggest. Her house is in a fantastic location, perfectly poised between old and new Bari. We very much enjoyed the roof terrace, and it was really nice to be able to do a load of laundry during our stay (thank you, Lilia!). Comfortable bed, too. Lilia's recommendation to check out the the street around the corner where women make orecchiette was fantastic! After seeing the pictures, however, it was a surprise to discover how cluttered the house was. We enjoyed being able to prepare breakfast and cook a simple meal, but it was a bit awkward to have to run up and down two flights of stairs to do so (the fridge is on the second floor). It's still a great place to stay!