What a lovely place Paola has, in the historic center but away from the busy main street. The apartment is large and spacious, with everything you need to enjoy your stay, even milk, water and butter in the fridge and basics for cooking. We stayed there in hot weather and although there is no air conditioner, you get a breeze if you leave the windows and inner courtyard door open. There is a much appreciated washer/dryer off the bathroom. The apartment is tastefully decorated and has colorful rugs. The wall sconces nicely show off the old stone star ceiling, which is very pretty. There are plenty of dishes and glasses for cooking and nice chairs to sit on. The marble shower with the floor to ceiling window on the garden inner courtyard is just beautiful in the very large bathroom. It was nice to be able to walk out and be at restaurants and see Lecce lit up at night.