It seems that the tradition of being an excellent host continues with Simeone and his brother Vincenzo. They provided the customary bottle of wine, local delicacies, and fruit. The place was immaculate and superbly furnished. There is nothing one can desire -- from cleaning supplies to bath necessities. I stayed 2 weeks in Bari and made use of everything in the apartment -- washer, refrigerator, stove, etc. Everything worked. During my time in Bari, my companion's camera broke. We took the liberty of contacting Vincenzo - interrupting his vacation - to find out where to purchase another one. He was so incredibly kind. He contacted Simeone who came by to personally take us to the place to get another one. Although we missed each other when he came, we managed to find the place and all ended well. What stood out was the willingness of Simeone and Vincenzo to make our stay perfect. We wanted for nothing-except more time.