We had a great 3-night stay at the Casi di Joy. Mina has created a wonderful oasis of quiet and peacefulness in a secluded neighborhood on the outskirts of Lecce, and it is excellent value for the money. A car is necessary, but the driving is easy and direct to the old town center, and getting in and out of town to visit the entire Salento is easy via the nearby Ring Road. We were treated to the suite with fireplace, and it was lovely. Everything worked well, the heat, the hot water, the internet. The bed was very comfortable. A wonderful breakfast was set out for every morning including a homemade cake. The Nespresso coffee maker was fun to use, and it and teas were available all day long. Mina had many recommendations of places to visit in the area, and also of a good local restaurant just a kilometer down the road (handy because this being a residential area there are not many restaurants nearby). Luckily, Mina knew of a self-service laundry nearby (just next door to that restaurant in fact), great to be able to catch up on laundry when you're on a three-month trip. The only drawback to our stay was that it was still too cold to use the lovely outdoor pool! P.S. The dogs were great too! Thanks for everything Mina!