Roberta embodies the true spirit of Airbnb, providing a place to stay and a chance to mix with the locals. This was especially welcome because I was a solo traveller.
The apartment is well located, a good size for 1 or 2 people, and has everything you need, even a bicycle to cycle up and down the seafront.
Roberta picked me up from the bus stop (bus from Lecce) and invited me to go with her to the beach that afternoon, and meet her friends. If only I could speak more Italian! But Google Translate was very helpful.
Santa Maria is a great location to be based for a week at the coast, and you can cycle and walk to the beautiful beach of Porto Selvaggio.
I definitely recommend Roberta's place, she is a fantastic host and a lovely person!