Airbnb #8 of our month long journey in Italy.
TA MAISON (Francesco and Chiara) Airbnb was wonderful - great location close to a square and the harbor (5 min walk). And it was beautiful, stylish and spacious - the best of the 8 Airbnb’s that we have stayed. And the hospitality and amenities cannot be beat. Chiara met us on arrival and went through everything and helped us get our bearings in a new town. Books on Bari and Puglia were great references. In addition, some snacks and a bottle of red wine were waiting for us to eat and drink. Lastly, as we have been traveling for three weeks, we used the washer/dryer to freshen our clothes.
As for Bari, what a great town it was. My wife and I took a walk one morning which ended with us sharing red shrimp, calamari, and mussels crudo washed down with 1 euro Peroni’s on a pier as we watched fisherman prepare the octopus after catching by slamming them on the pier. The castle, St. Nicholas Church and the promenade made for an enjoyable trip. Hint - the trattoria in front of the TA MAISON has a fixed priced meal, which could not be beat.
We highly recommend Francesco’s and Chiara’s Airbnb. It was an A plus plus.