Peter's house is an awesome house. It's a beautiful blend of indoor and outdoor space, set in a secluded stretch of the arid Itria landscape: red dirt, cactus, olive trees, and white stucco homes. The rental property is a small but spacious little house that sits on the opposite end of the pool from Peter and Catherine's house. We rented the master bedroom/studio space, and it was a perfect size for my wife and I. (For larger parties, Peter opens an additional unit that includes two more bedrooms and a proper bathroom.)
The studio unit is an open-plan bedroom-bathroom layout. I'm not a fan of this, but I know it's trendy in lots of new hotels so maybe I'm in the minority? The bathroom sits behind a low interior wall behind the (comfy big) bed, and features a toilet, really nice rain shower, and big designer concrete sink. The rest of the space includes a desk, armchair, dresser, wardrobe rack, and a small kitchen with coffee maker, fridge, and microwave.
But you likely won't be using that kitchen for anything but morning coffee. The amenity that made Peter's place really special, at least for me and my wife, was the outdoor kitchen and terrace. Built directly behind the studio and covered by the same roof, the terrace and kitchen is truly unique, and where we spent most of our time when we were at the house. It's a fully modern kitchen, built outside. Big concrete countertop, fridge, two stove burners, a big sink, and a gas grill. It's awesome.
Peter is a kind and gregarious host. He was working on various projects around the property while we were there, including clearing a new parking place in the shade for guests. You'll see him and Catherine as you come and go, and the pool deck looks onto their kitchen and outdoor terrace. If you are looking for complete privacy, this place doesn't quite offer that. But if you're looking for a taste of living in the Pugliese countryside in a charming guest house of some very kind and discrete hosts, I couldn't recommend this place more.