I can't imagine a better host than Antonio. He met me at the station, took me to the apt, showed me every little thing about it, had lots of tourist maps and brochures there, and spent 1/2 hour giving me ideas about what to see and answering my questions. He checked in during my stay to make sure everything was going ok. He even went so far as to print out the train schedule to/from Otranto and drop it off or me.
The apt itself is really nice and modern and the kitchen was the best equipped I've seen in my stays in Italy. There are plenty of fans to deal with hot weather having two balconies was great. The appliances are all in good shape, not beat up old ones I've seen in other rentals.
The location is convenient for getting to the core of the city center. It's not too far from the train station on foot, but it's not something I want to do often. There's a grocery store downstairs in the same building which has basic stuff and except for the usual early afternoon closed time, its hours are convenient. Antonio had plenty of recommendations for restaurants in the city, particularly those that service typical Leccese and Pugliese dishes. (Note: be sure to try lots of those dishes!) He has a book in the apt with business cards for ones he's been to himself and likes.