I have stayed in many, many, MANY airbnbs. I've stayed in even more with my husband Steve on our travels in wonderful places around the world, particularly in Italy. We are even airbnb superhosts of our own, but nowhere... nowhere have we been with the level of kindness, hospitality, friendliness, and feeling of true family as we experienced during our five-night stay at La Casa di Silvestro. Martino is not just a superhost, he is a maestro of his giardino, of his fattoria, of his animals, and he is an angel to his guests. In all honesty, I was sick during our stay. I was in isolation, in the room separate from my husband Steve, and Martino each and every day delivered a bounty of local harvests from his beautiful giardino. He prepared signature Apulian delights, and always shared stories and kindnesses over Whatsapp or in person 20 feet away while I recovered. As I emerged from isolation, we spent time outside with Martino's amazing animals on the farm: beautiful Bianca the white dog, Stella the miniature pony, and mama Cora the pig and her cinque maili who followed mamma and their bestie Stella all around the farm. On our final night, Martino prepared outside in his incredible oven homemade focaccia, with his homemade olive oil, and tomatoes right off the vine. His fresh food helped me heal, and our memories in Locorotondo will be forever tattooed in our hearts, just like our new friend Martino, whom we hope to host some day in California as well as return to glorious Puglia and Locorotondo in the future. Do not hesitate to book this wonderful oasis amidst the ancient trulli of the region, and meet the host with the absolute most. From our hearts to yours, Martino. Per sempre amici, con tutto nostro amore. Baci a Bianca! Also, the back private courtyard is a magical place in the mornings and evenings to read, have coffee, or simply be. Ten stars would not be enough. All we can give are these five, and our forever thanks.