This was certainly one, if not the best surprise I had in a while among all my Airbnb experiences. I would recommend it for anyone who wishes to stay in a peaceful location, yet right next to the beach and also in the reach of Lecce by car/bus.
I first met the host, Heidi, at the airport, where she was kind enough to come and pick me up, and then arrived at the accommodation where I met Heidi's husband, Gianni. I had also asked them if I could rent a bike, which they kindly provided and which was great to use in order to reach different beaches and other cities.
The room/studio is located right next to the east coast, where several beautiful sand/rock beaches can be reached in 1-2 minute by bike, 5 minutes on foot. In the accommodation, you can also find a chair and an umbrella for protection against the sun. There is one local supermarket, which makes fresh snacks for lunch and sells all essentials, as well as a pizzeria. A larger city, San Foca, is reachable by bike in 10 minutes and also by bus.
The accommodation is perfect for one, or two people, is big, has high ceilings and stays fresh during the day. It has a nice bathroom with a shower, and everything you need in order to cook is provided too (cooking material, oven, heating stoves, fridge) as well as nice coffee, salt, sugar etc. The bed is large and comfortable, there is also a TV and a fan, and some Italian books should you wish to dive completely into the local culture.
The studio also has a large terrasse which the hosts also use, but you have plenty of space and privacy, and also allows you to share nice discussions with the hosts in the evening, and even taste some bio, home-made liqueur made by Heidi and Gianni :).
There is also a big garden in the backyard, where Gianni cultivates all sorts of fruit, all bio and delicious!
Overall, I really had a wonderful experience staying here and being able to relax after a few months of intensive work. I really had the chance to explore the full Italian "dolce vita" and "farniente". Thanks again to the lovely hosts!