I have stayed at many airbnb locations around the world and Gioia was by far the most gracious, thoughtful and generous host I have encountered. Her apartment is beautiful, clean, excellently located, and outfitted with most anything you can think of for a holiday in Puglia. The terrace overlooking the sea is like a second living room, partially shady and partially sunny all day. You can shower up there, cook a meal, sunbathe and dine, all while overlooking the Carlo V Castle and the sea beyond it.

Gioia met us on time, showed us wonderful places to eat in Monopoli, recommended day trips to other delightful places nearby. We were in touch each day of our seven day visit because she was so helpful and so ready to have guests learn about her home town and native region.
The beds in the apartment are very good, so too are the appliances, and cookware, and dishes. She provides a baby bed, beach umbrella, iron, clothes and dishwasher, air conditioning, extra towels, basically anything you can think of turned out to be in the apartment.