Renate's place is great for a quiet retreat. There are a few neighbours (and a few friendly feral cats who like to join you!) but apart from that, it's just you. We went in the off season, so only one of the neighbouring houses was occupied, as far as we could tell. There is enough privacy so you don't feel overlooked. Even in mid-October, having all amenities outside under the terrace was lovely - a jumper was required after 19:00, but it was a really lovely place to be and all amenities worked as expected - gas stove, fridge/freezer, washing machine etc. The property is served by solar power and this works very well. The shower is excellent and is heater by the same solar panels.

The property is a bit far from the beach, maybe a mile or so by road, and I wouldn't want to walk down the road because there are a lot of blind bends and drivers who like to use their right foot! If you've got a car, this isn't a problem at all and there is plenty parking near the beaches, some of which is free. I'd recommend going to the beach slightly further north, between Fontanelle and Torre San Giovanni, around Lido Bora Bora; it seemed like this stretch of the beach was a bit cleaner than the rest, although this might just be because it was low season.

It was very easy to communicate with Renate and Mr Oreste, her contact who helps out day-to-day in Pescoluse, although he only speak Italian! However, this didn't really cause a problem as gestures worked quite well and he's very well versed in what guests need and it was nice having someone local to help out when necessary!

Overall, I'd recommend staying here. it's a lovely romantic spot, with all amenities you need and shops/beach/restaurants a short drive away (5 mins max). Enjoy Puglia!