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We loved how central it was, with plenty of bars and supermarkets nearby, and the owner was so kind. The place is even prettier in person than in the photos. It was spotless, with a practical kitchen and a large, handy fridge. That big shower with chromotherapy felt like being at a spa. We couldn't have asked for a better stay and will definitely come back.

Gabriella was kind and very helpful, and the little apartment is tastefully furnished, well equipped, and stays cool since the sun never reaches it. It's in central Taranto, a few minutes from the seafront, though the beaches are far enough away that you'll need a car. The building is older and the apartment is on the ground floor. Getting around gets expensive, even over short distances, and parking is hard to find. We paid €40 for 4-5 days. A season pass for private parking, or something along those lines, would help. There are also things inside that could be better. The bathroom is spacious and nicely fitted, but the bed dips in the middle and isn't very comfortable. The oven was filthy and unusable. The kitchen has very few utensils, a tiny sink, few pots and pans, no coffee maker, and not enough pods. We found a greasy pan, a coffee pod left in the machine, dust, and a cobweb on the ceiling by the sleeping area. It was decently clean otherwise. The fridge is more like a camping mini fridge, too small for a longer stay or keeping water cold in summer. The freezer barely exists and doesn't freeze, so our popsicles melted into juice. Noise from upstairs was another issue. It's a mezzanine, so we heard everything, from footsteps to ordinary conversations, and there wasn't much privacy. It felt like the residents were in our home. We also asked Gabriella about boat tours, but she didn't mention the ticket offices selling Saturday tickets. By the time I looked into it myself on Friday evening, there wasn't anything else we could do. That's how our stay went, and I'd think twice about returning.

Breakfast was included, and the place felt welcoming and clean, with all the comforts. It's right in the heart of the city, which was an excellent location.

We got in touch with the property privately, and the lady was very kind and helpful. The apartment is new and modern, kept clean, and in a great location.