This is not an Airbnb! This is like going to your grandmother and being pampered and spoiled. Carmen and Vito are amazing hosts. We were greeted with open arms and fresh espresso that were both refreshing in that hot, hot, hot Italian September day. But there was more to come: a delicious cake made by Carmen, a basket full of fruits and a bottle of red Puglia wine chosen from Vito himself! They took time to give us advice of the best places to dine in Martina Franca, the best coffee and homemade croissants’ coffee shops, fruit markets and the best butcher place in town. They gave us direction on some of the amazing beaches, both sandy and rocky ones. They are generous, kind and caring hosts. The house is absolutely amazing, high ceiling and spacious, linen and cotton all around, embroidered bedsheets, earthy fragrances from the house entrance to the terrace that wrap you up as a veil. You can feel the love in the air and everything is done as Italians will say con l’amore (with love). The terrace is wonderful to have your morning coffee, to lunch al fresco, or throw an amazing, tasty dinner with all that the Puglia earth can offer. The house can be both your sanctuary and retreat from the world, it is soothing and calming, but it can be your vacation house from where to launch your exploration of Valle d’Itria. A perfect small library is in the house if you want to read more about the places you want to visit or just to chill, and you can savior the beauty of the Italian language or you can enhance your Italian, as well. Our time and staying at Carmen’ and Vito’s house was marvelous. It was home away from home and we highly recommend booking this place.