We absolutely loved every moment at this paradisiac place.
We spent 10 days in the end of July in this beautiful area of Puglia and for us Casa Mamaroca was just perfect. The house is carefully decorated and equipped - with a clear eye for detail and so many charming little details. We did not miss a single thing. The absolute highlight is certainly the privacy and spacious outdoor area with the outdoor-kitchen and fantastic terrace. We cooked every day outside, used the barbecue, and spent mornings and evenings on the lovely terrace with just the most beautiful view across olive tree groves. To the beach it's a drive of max 20 minutes - we loved spending our days at the Beach Club El Cohiba - parking on a supervised parking area in the shadow for 5€/day (weekdays) / 6€/day (weekends) and access to showers and bathrooms. The beach in that area is beautifully natural, with the dunes and enough space to secure a private spot for a fantastic beach day. The various beach clubs along the coast offer a wide choice for having lunch or dinner. In vicinity are also many idyllic litte villages that are worth are visit in the afternoon when it is not as hot anymore, i.e. Martina France, Locorotondo, Cisternino, etc. - Ostuni is a short 10-15 min drive away from Casa Mamaroca and simply such beautiful place. There are several supermarkets within 10-15 min drive reach where we could get everything we needed. We will certainly come back and can recommend Casa Mamaroca to everyone who wants to spend a relaxing time incl. beach days, and the opportunity to explore the villages in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy. Since there is almost no cellphone reception, and no WiFi it is not the ideal location to have a workcation ;-) ...but that adds to the relaxing experience and we did not mind being offline and can't wait to be back soon. Manuela and her family are lovely hosts, communication was excellent and they provided us with everything we needed for a lovely vacation. We are fans! :)