This was a wonderful apartment, in a 5 star location in Otranto. Paola, was very helpful, and got her local Friend Antonio to meet us and show us to, and around the apartment. He does not speak great English, but he more than makes up for this with charm and helpfulness. He brought me to a free parking location 5 mins walk from the apartment, and then insisted on bringing our luggage back with me.
The apartment itself was spacious, very clean, and well equipped for everything. During my various Airbnb apartments, this apartment was the best equipped in terms of cooking facilities, with plenty of kitchen ware & utensils.
The main dining area is spacious, with lovely double doors leading out to the balcony with a beautiful view over the promenade & bay.
There is AC & the bedrooms & showers were very good.
In terms of location, this has everything. Right along the promenade, you can swim directly beneath the apartment via a small access beach.
Very close to all the restaurants along the promenade, and easey access to the centro storico.
Ortranto is a lovely town, and the nearby beaches up at Alimimi offer plenty of choice, either " Lido " or free.
We also drove down the coast to Ponte de Leuca, and around to the west coast to Torre Vado where there are also lovely beaches along the coast.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment to all AIRBNB users, and I hope to return.
Many thanks Paola, & Antonio