As spectacular as Casina Trovanza looks on Airbnb, the photos really don’t do it justice. We arrived with high expectations and were blown away by the property inside and out. The interior of the house is just gorgeous. We were only a party of three, so we primarily kept to the living space on the main level when indoors. However the single bedroom upstairs is really cute and there is a very large living space a larger family could utilize on the lower level. The views from every window are breathtaking. As much as we loved the interior, the outdoor living space takes things to another level. There are so many sitting areas on the property, each with its own distinct purpose/view, that we did not have enough time in our short 3 day stay to take full advantage. Our favorite spot to relax when not by the pool was the front terrace. It’s view of the property’s olive and orange orchards in the foreground and the Gulf of Taranto in background is stunningly beautiful! It’s the perfect place to have your espresso in the morning or a snack in the afternoon. We bought some fresh mozzarella at the grocery store in town and picked basil and fresh cherry tomatoes off the vine from the property’s vegetable garden and enjoyed them with wine while soaking in the atmosphere. The terrace off the kitchen and bedroom is just as impressive with its view of the salt water pool to the front and stone walls and caves to the rear. It really is difficult to decide where to focus your attention! The pool sits adjacent to pear trees and cacti and is just a perfect spot to cool off. It’s 1.5 meters deep throughout and has a wooden bench that spans one end just at water level.
Our host Vincenzo was very accommodating and obviously takes great pride in maintaining and sharing his property. You just know that a lot of thought went into building this home and how its living space is utilized. Everything was done right. There was no cutting corners.
We were searching for a house to rent somewhere in Puglia to use as a home base for our planned day trips to Polignano a Mare, Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto, and Santa Maria di Leuca. In retrospect, by the end of our stay, Casina Trovanza became our destination. We would absolutely love to return some day. Highly recommend!