When I opened the Airbnb page and saw Dory's place, I booked it! It is everything that is seen - clean, tidy, functional home with breathtaking views. Dory does not speak english fluently, but uses email translation efficiently. She also has a friend, Federico, who is 100% reliable with recommendations, interpretation, reservations - anything. It's best to use WhatsApp with him. They are an excellent team.
For those visiting from the U.S. - lights that don't switch off are on a timer! lol, efficient europeans
***cell phone/GPS service is inconsistently available - Dory and Federico will meet you in a nearby town (probably Corsana) and lead you to her home (not on the map). It's in a beautiful, central location for visiting the area. Puglia is not yet a common tourist destination, but will be soon. We arrived at Brindisi early and drove to see Trulli homes - Locorotondo, Alberobello, Cisterno, Ostuni and arrived at Dory's late in the evening. We traveled up the west coast to Gallipoli one day (Lido Punta della Suina!) and the east coast (Otranto, hike to Baia dei Turchi beach, Lecce) another. On our way to Almalfi Coast, we toured in Matera (with info@materatourguide.it Antonio Manicure).
Bottom line - Dory's place 100% recommend with added benefit of Federico's assistance - very eager to suggest tours, boat tours, restaurants, anything!
Not sure it's allowed via Airbnb but any questions, please email me sallierob@gmail.com. Ciao!