Otranto: independent villa in an elegant residential area, 550m from the sea

The hosts should consider a smoother check in and check out procedure. There was a general lack of effective communication. The layout was a bit unusual with one full bathroom next to the kitchen and not near either of the main bedrooms. We only found out about a third bedroom into our stay. The property also had several expense items that are unusual including having to rent and pay extra for linens and requiring a security deposit refundable by the host after an inspection on check out. We have not run into those costs on a home stay rental. Having said that, the property is very nice and quiet and in a very convenient location to the old town and shops.

The area is beautiful and there is a lot to see. The home was nice, could have used a microwave oven to avoid running the regular oven, especially when the temperature is as high as when we were there. Naturally is not as comfortable as home but for a rental it was good and the owner was very nice and tried to fix the one problem we had. Would go back if we have the opportunity.

House is within easy walking distance of the centre of Otranto. Well equipped kitchen and a very useful 2 bathrooms. Had everything we needed . The decor is a little tired and could do with refreshing .

After a 10 day stay I can recommend this house late August. Two families with a dog, it was possible. The city of Otranto is attached and in 10 minutes you can reach the center and all commercial activities. In the vicinity there are beautiful villages both on the sea and in the hinterland. The food obviously yummy. There are many beaches within 10 km, sand or rock. The owners very nice and helpful.

Wish that the wi-fi had worked, and the washing machine. Otherwise, seemed all was OK.

We had a great stay at this property! The house is well maintained and clean, close walk to Otranto historic downtown, and in a quiet dead end street. I would strongly recommend it. The dependence gets really hot and steamy since it doesn’t have A/C, but in the main house it’s perfect. Thank you Sergio for your hospitality!

It's a good sized, well designed apartment. Good to have a separate kitchen rather than the open-plan kitchen/living area that you get in so many holiday lets. The historic centre of Otranto is really nice (about 10 minutes walk away) - lots of restaurants to choose from (but it helps if you like seafood). While we were there, there was a Sounds & Tastes Festival (1st to 4th of June) which we enjoyed - heartily recommend that. Long sandy beaches north of Otranto (Alimini for one) and, to the south, Porto Badisco is a good spot for snorkelling.