This place was so fun to stay at and I would come back in a heartbeat! We stayed for several weeks.
Location: We enjoyed the proximity to the sea and several small towns while still enjoying the remote feel as it’s tucked away in an olive grove. Easy to get to any part of southern Salento for beach exploring. A car is necessary. Only 10 minutes from Italy’s most beautiful beaches. The villa has a big garden that the hosts generously gave us vegetables several times during our stay. During our stay there was a family of cats in the garden (with 2 kittens!) that were so cute and entertaining.
Villa: The Villa was great. Air conditioned and fantastic WiFi. The pool was very nice and totally private- note, there are no steps in or out of the pool, but we are fairly athletic and had no problem hoisting ourselves out. Sun chairs and sun beds make for a comfortable afternoon relaxing by the pool. The kitchen is well equipped, and we cooked most meals there. The kitchen and living space is totally outdoors, so you should be comfortable with nature and enjoy fresh air and beautiful sunsets if you book here. There are curtains you can pull down to block wind/sun. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was small but great. There isn’t much space for relaxing inside - but not necessary during the summer. There is also a big line to dry clothes and an open grill. The place is private and well-lit with parking.
Hosts: The hosts were so kind and available for any questions and with recommendations. Giving us vegetables from the garden, making us homemade dolci, cleaning the pool regularly - we had such a great stay!
Overall, we definitely will be back and can’t wait for next summer!