We had a wonderful stay and truly enjoyed every moment. The house is very spacious, spotlessly clean and exceptionally well equipped. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, including a coffee machine, and we also really appreciated all the extras provided for leisure and the beach – beach chairs, a sun umbrella, a small surfboard and more. It really felt like everything had been thought of. The hosts were incredibly kind and attentive. Communication was excellent from the beginning, and they were always ready to help with anything we needed. What makes this place truly special, however, is its location. Specchiolla is away from the typical tourist hotspots, giving you a wonderful opportunity to experience an authentic Italian summer holiday and simply live like the locals for a few days. Everything is just a few steps from the house: you can start your morning with a cappuccino and a typical cornetto in a local Italian café, buy delicious Italian cold cuts and cheeses at the nearby supermercato, pick up fresh bread and pastries from the bakery, enjoy a great pizza for dinner or visit the excellent local fish restaurant for fresh seafood. And then, of course, there is the warm sea and the clean beach, where you can simply relax and let the waves carry you. The local community is very friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more special. We completely switched off, slowed down and relaxed. We had everything we needed and wouldn’t change a thing. If you are looking for an authentic Italian seaside experience rather than a typical tourist resort, this is a wonderful place to stay. We would happily come back.

Rauhallinen sijainti. Ilmainen pysäköinti majapaikan edessä kadulla. Ystävällinen isäntä ja häneltä saimme paljon vinkkejä. Uimaranta vaikutti hyvältä.

WC:n hajusta.Kaasuliedestä.

Very nice apartment and wonderful host

Wi-Fi was not working despite all efforts from the host and mobile reception in the town is not good

The location of the house couldn’t have been better – just a two-minute walk from the beach, and with everything else right around the corner. Each morning we picked up fresh bread from a small bakery and fruit at a local farmers’ market only about two hundred meters away. Two mini-markets are within a short walking distance for daily needs, while for larger shopping we drove just 12 minutes to the Famila superstore in San Vito dei Normanni. The atmosphere in the area is truly charming – the Italian people were always kind and willing to help, regardless of the language barrier. A few polite words in Italian go a long way. The location also makes a perfect base for exploring: we visited the beautiful historic towns of Ostuni, Alberobello, Otranto and Bari, and enjoyed snorkeling the countless stunning beaches along the coastline. Our host, Gabriele, made the experience even more special. He welcomed us warmly with local specialties to taste, gave us great tips to get the most out of our holiday and ensured everything was perfect during our stay. The apartment is spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The air conditioning worked perfectly during the hottest days of summer, and the kitchen was fully equipped for cooking (though we often enjoyed dining out in the evenings). The street-side terrace was nice, and the washing machine was useful for a family stay. We especially appreciated the thoughtful extras: coffee pods for the Nespresso machine, sun loungers and beach games, and that even in peak season we always found parking right in front of the house.

Not everything in the apartment is new, but for us that was part of the charm and made the place feel home.