Federico was a wonderful host. We met him at his home, and from there followed him to "Casa Acacia." The place itself is exactly as pictured; a wonderful little house with plenty of outdoor space, surrounded by groves of olive trees. The house even comes with a bottle of his family's own olive oil for you to try! It was nice and clean inside, and our young boys loved exploring the beautiful outdoor area. There is a rooftop terrace you'll want to check out: from there you can glimpse the sea during the day, and at night you can partake in some incredible stargazing. It's truly a peaceful setting where you can go to get away from it all. Casa Acacia also serves as a great base from which to explore the beauty of the Salento region.

Federico provides a nice list of recommended beaches and restaurants, but it's currently only in Italian, so he asked us to message or text him with any questions and he was very responsive and helpful when we did so. All of his recommendations were great! We really enjoyed the beaches and restaurants, most of which were only a short drive away. When it was time to leave, Federico and his family came to see us off, and gifted us a bottle of their own olive oil. Truly a nice touch! We highly recommend this area and Casa Acacia specifically. We really hope to one day visit again.