We stayed in Monopoli for 7 nights and really enjoyed our stay. The accommodation provided a great place for visiting places in Monopoli and wider area (with a rental car), as well as just relaxing inside or on the covered patio by the front door if was raining!
The accommodation is clean and cosy. For a ground floor flat, when the windows are closed it is nice and quiet, and is very secure.. The flat has everything you need for a short break and the check-in was straightforward.
The beaches around Monopoli are very nice. We walked about 20 minutes south down the coast to some sheltered beaches that the locals visit, which we would definitely recommend. The beaches near the apartment are nice but get quite busy during the day.
We visited Alberobello which is within easy reach by car. Matera is a UNESCO site, and is amazing and worth a visit. We took the car which was about 1.5hr each way.
Within Monopoli there are plenty of Bars and restraraunts; a couple stood out for us: Alchemico, a cocktail bar just off the main square, and a Tapas restaurant also off the main square. The seafood restaurant by the Castle/port was also very nice.
Overall the accommodation is good value for money and we would recommend it. If you are renting a car there is plenty of parking in Monopoli, and there is some free parking 1 or 2 blocks from the apartment. Would recommend a smaller car with parking assist!