Marino is a warm and considerate man who went out of his way to make sure that everything was just right for us. The house is in a wonderful rural location but an easy drive to several amazing places. We particularly liked Pulignano de Mare for the beach though it was hard to beat just hanging out by the pool in that climate. The house has loads of hidden features and is very well thought out for visitors passing through. There are 3 separate areas for sitting out and chatting into the early hours then a nice quiet air con upstairs to make sure you sleep well after that Mediterranean heat. One hint - watch out for mozzies- bring your repellent, we discovered impregnated wipes that were so much easier and less smelly than sprays...