this was our second time in Nando's house, and just as wonerful as our first. We had hoped to meet Nando due to our delayed flight arrival it was not possible. the house is a lovely place to stay, everything within easy reach; perfectly represented in the photographs and through the description - it is spacious and airy - when you open the windows the breeze flows through which is welcome in the heat (especially for any northern Europeans not so used to nighttime warm degrees); kitchen well equipped with all Italian essentials like espresso coffee pots and a passata sieve; bed very comfortable; terrace upstairs great for early morning reads, breakfast and evening olives; Otranto is a lovely area, close by beach and others within walking distance. Beautiful wild and unspoiled walks on the coast, lots of good restaurants, and in season, plenty of free entertainment such as Pizzica, which is a traditional music and dance festival on the street, very local community atmosphere! very safe area to stay, all in all a perfect home from home!