This property and the surroundings are simply incredible (right on the water!) and the city of Otranto is a jewel. However...

This coast has been / is being destroyed by various parties, I'm sure much to the dismay of the owner. There's a beach club that's just 200 meters away called "Dolceriva" doesn't respect it's neighbors which makes for a very "lively" stay. (Read: house beats with extremely powerful bass are blared between - at the very least - 5pm - 8:30 pm everyday or, at the very worst, until 4 or 6 am when they have "discoteca" on Friday's and Saturday's.) Their music reverberates throughout the house because the bass is cranked up so high. We called the carabinieri a number of times and even voiced our concern in person at the police station in Otranto. On the other side of the property the neighbor (the lido is to the left if facing the sea) is constructing another beach club called "TWIGA" for "VIP's" who will supposedly arrive in yachts at a boat slip that has further obliterated the coastline. (This seems like wishful thinking.)

Be sure to bring beach towels and shoes so you can traverse the rocky shore. It's not easy to access the sea from the coast near the house but it's not impossible if you follow the path to the left of the house (if you're facing the sea). It takes a bit of exploration but it's worth it because the sea is very clean here and there are no jellyfish.

If you like to cook, I recommend bringing a chef's knife and a large cutting board.

This unit is housed in an old masseria that is divided into two units (actually three but only the lower two are in use). It has vaulted ceilings and other unique details that would be absent from more recent structures. It's outdoor dining/relaxation space are divine - they directly face the sea and are well shaded. As for neighboring unit, you won't even know otheres are there which was a very pleasant surprise. The walls are thick and and their outdoor patio space is quite some distance away. It's almost welcomed because the property is fairly isolated.

In sum if you're traveling from late June-August, expect a very vibrant scene given the neighboring lido. Therefore if you're looking for absolute tranquility (like we were) you might want to look elsewhere especially if you're traveling during these months.

(I was traveling with my partner who is Italian. I'm American with Apulian roots and I've have been living in Friuli for the past four years. We stayed a week.)