We loved Casa Angelina and out host Pietro, our only regret is that we didn't book the place for longer!
The apartment is excellent, it has everything you need for a short or long stay. The hosts have anticipated every need you might have. It is also great to have extras like an iron and washing machine. The little terrace is also a lovely sunny spot in the afternoon.
Pietro really goes above and beyond for his guests. He have us a short tour of Monopoli when we arrived and always stopped by to give us treats and catch up with us (as he lives nest door). I have stayed in Airbnbs all over the world and Pietro is the best host we've had, I hope he comes to visit us in London!
Monopoli Is a charming town. We thought we would just use it as a base to travel around Puglia but the town itself also had a lot to offer. I would recommend staying for at least a week.
The apartment is very well located: there is free parking outside, the train station is a couple minute walk, the historic centre is maximum 10min on foot and the local beaches are 10-15min by foot. I loved waking up and going swimming at Porta Vecchia with the locals every morning. Even in late October Monopoli was still sunny and warm. I was worried it would be cold and empty but it was not. Monopoli.ismlese touristy than neighbouting towns and people actually live there. The streets in the centre are buzzing in the evenings when the sun has set.
As you can tell I loved our stay in Monopoli and would 100% recommend staying at Casa Angelina. Thank you again Pietro, we hope to return to your excellent hospitality one day.