We stayed in Rita's lovely Otranto apartment for 10 days in September, travelling from Australia. We have two young children (5 and 3) who relished being able to walk to the beach every day. The house is lovely, spacious and very clean with a well equipped laundry (essential when travelling with children!) and across the street from a supermarket. The location was perfect; a short walk to the beach, cafe strip and old town and the beach itself is one of the best I've been to with small children. It is very safe with shallow water and no waves. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rita's place to friends and family wishing to enjoy a holiday on the Italian coast.