Our experience with Manuela was truly exceptional. Our time with her was the highlight of our trip. Her space and her location are amazing (though you need a car). Her guest space is completely private from her space and the room is decorated in the most eclectic, fun, unique way. The bed was comfortable. It was quiet and cool.

However, Manuela is really the draw here. She is an exceptional host. Exceptional. She gave us lists of amazing things to do and see that were off the beaten path in Puglia. She gave great advice.

We ended up dining at her friend's macelleria nearby and she called ahead for us. He took care of us and gave us the most amazing dinner we could have asked for the most reasonable price. Seriously, it was the highlight of our trip. In addition, she hooked us up with another of her friends who was a bike guide for the Italian national parks office and he gave us an amazing mountain bike tour of the Alta Murgia (Italy's largest national park) for 1/3 of what the more conventional tour companies offered. It was truly awesome.

I cannot recommend this place more.