"Giardino delle stelle" was our last leg of a trip through southern Italy and we were hoping for nothing more than a peaceful place to relax at the beach. Maridele's apartment turned out to be near perfect for us. The space was well-designed and very clean. The best features were the screened-in porch and front and back garden, and a panoramic terrace on the top floor. It was a little tight for five adults, but would be perfect for four or a family with smaller children.
Maridele is a wonderfully generous hostess and my family enjoyed and talking with her. She was very helpful with local information, and went out of her way to repair a minor problem we had with plumbing.
The location was not quite what we expected only because the nearby beach was not yet open for the season, but the village itself, Sciale degli Zingari was very quiet and safe, and the beaches about a 10 minute drive away are beautiful. The bar/restaurant in the village turned out to be a great value with simple food and friendly atmosphere. We spent quite a bit of time in Manfredonia and liked it a lot. We saw zero tourists, European or American, during our entire three day stay. There appears to be public transportation, but guests should be aware that a car is pretty essential.
On the whole, for a relaxing beach vacation, this place is ideal.