Maria’s place was a good base for 3 nights in Polignano. Pros: excellent location, a spotlessly clean apartment with large rooms with balconies and a generous roof terrace where we enjoyed eating breakfast. Washing machine and line. Maria was a very friendly, welcoming host, sharing good recommendations for places to eat nearby. Folding chairs and umbrella we could take to the beach. Free parking nearby at the train station. She kindly left some packaged pastries for our breakfast.
Some things that would have improved our comfort: the bed wasn’t the comfiest and was very creaky, the kitchen equipment was fine for v basic cooking but no proper sharp kitchen knives, grater, or large cutting boards. There are two lamps in the apartment (in bedroom) but they’re not strong enough to read by, so ambient lighting in the evenings wasn’t possible, only the very bright overhead lights.
All in all good value, and a fine base if you like to spend evenings out. Thanks Maria for your kindness.