The house & property far exceeded the already high expectations established by the descriptions & photos on the VRBO listing.
A beautiful location. Rural, surrounded by olive groves, narrow roads bordered by rough stone walls.
A unique part of Italy, so very different from what I have experienced in the north re atmosphere, temperament, and everyday pace of life.
The home has majesty, charm, and paradoxically a hewn-stone high-vaulted intimacy: an aesthetic that was a joy to wake up to every morning.
The pool and patio, provided areas of sun and shade, with an Adriatic vista,
although our weather in late April to mid-May tended to be rather blustery.
The pool will be a joy in warmer months.
Beds are quite comfortable, with the luxury of ironed linens.
Baths are modern, nicely designed.
We did a good deal of cooking, and found the kitchen area, although small, well-equipped, and most serviceable.
The villa is an easy 10 minutes by car to either Ostuni or Carovigno. In addition, we enjoyed long walks in the area.
In all my considerable VRBO experience, Edmund ranks among the very best VRBO hosts: gracious, congenial, quick to offer advice re what to do in the region, and perhaps most importantly, immediately responsive when there was any sort of unexpected logistical/ technical complication. The communication channels were first-rate.
Bottom line: our month at the Ostuni villa was one of great and memorable pleasure.
Highly recommended.