Francesco is truly a super host!!! We feel lucky to have met him and have had the opportunity to stay in this perfect apartment! There was a mess up with our car rental so we ended up having to take the train from Bari at the last minute and Francesco came and picked us up from the station to drive us to the apartment! He was so charming and helpful about the area and the apartment and scenic walks and restaurants . The location could not be more perfect and it is so incredibly quiet......... we found ourselves whispering!! We had a lovely welcome of regional wine and savory biscuits and all sorts of goodies in the fridge. It was so amazing to be in the center of the historic town and walk everywhere. The terrace over looking the rooftops and the sea was wonderful. The A/c worked well and there was plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The bath towels were nice and big and all linens were of a good quality. Francesco booked us a rickshaw from the apartment to the station when we were leaving which was the perfect parting note! We would be lucky to return and stay here! It was the perfect was to discover the delightful Polignano a Mare.