Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea
*10% discount is applied to rentals of 1 week or more*
Our apartment has a large, partially covered private terrace and eating and relaxing area outside the kitchen and another large private terrace for sunbathing and sundowners. The apartment also has a private garage and Wi-Fi. Located in the residential part of town with the locals; closer to the centro storico and away from the tourist end of town in the high season. There is an Italian language school at the end of our road.
This 2 bedroom apartment is modern and comfortable with air conditioning in both bedrooms, and has been a holiday home for visitors since 2012. It's suitable for only 4 adults/children and there is also a child's cot and high chair. The kitchen opens out onto a large private roof terrace, with covered coperta and lighting, overlooking fields for the obligatory alfresco dining. There is also direct access to a further large private sun roof terrace (i.e. for this apartment only) with sun loungers and day round sunshine and great views at sunset. An hour’s drive from Brindisi airport (served by Ryanair, EasyJet and BA in the summer) and two hours drive from Bari airport, there is also a private garage in the gated apartment complex and a supermarket within a couple of minute’s walk.
What is included: all the prices quoted includes private parking under the condominium, air-conditioning, gas, electricity, wi-fi, bedding, towels, and the cleaning of the apartment after you leave. There are no additional charges.
This is the better side of town to be for the easiest walking access to the market, marina and the historic town center and its wonderful restaurants. It is in the residential district where the locals live, close to the Centro Storico and amenities, away from the far side of town which can be busy with tourists in the high season.
Otranto: Otranto itself is a historic, walled city with a lovely castle and cathedral and a stunning seafront. Pretty, cobbled and car-free lanes wind through the compact city and are packed with fantastic restaurants and bars. The town also has beautiful beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Salento: Otranto is also a perfect base to discover and explore the local region of Salento. Highlights include the beautiful coastal road south of Otranto - with views and grottos, it is often likened to the Amalfi coast - and the long sandy beaches north of the town. The gorgeous baroque city of Lecce (the ‘Florence of the South’) is 30 minutes drive away, as is the fishing port of Gallipoli and the beaches and resorts of the west of the peninsula on the Ionian Sea. Among the many other places of interest in the region are the ‘white city’ of Ostuni and the conical trulli of Alberobello, as are the wonderful churches in Galatone and Galatina, and the pretty port of Porto Cesarea.
Puglia: Puglia is unspoilt Italy and is legendary for its food and wine, thanks to its year round sunshine and clear blue waters. The olives, fish and both red and white vino are fabulous and are an integral part of any holiday in the region. The weather is warm throughout the year and July and August are full of festivals and music that celebrate this wonderful town.
NB the primary renter must be present for the booking. We do not accept third party/agent bookings
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Small dogs are welcome if they are well trained and quiet, and will not annoy the other residents
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Long-term renters welcome
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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Is Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unique apartment with 2 large terraces, 4 mins walk from Otranto centre and sea located?
This family-friendly Otranto apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Otranto Castle, Church of San Pietro and Otranto Cathedral. Spiaggia degli scaloni and Torre Pinta are also within 15 minutes. Otranto Station is 18 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you Marcello, we’re very glad you enjoyed it. Apologies that the washing machine died while you were staying - we had a brand new machine installed today for our next guests!
The apartment was very nice and it was a very a good place to be to visit Otronto and all around
Thanks a lot !!
hayatte s.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Delighted you enjoyed it and had a good holiday! So nice to host guests who go with the flow and enjoy the apartment and Otranto. The town and region has so much to see and offer.
We really enjoyed our first stay in Otranto. The apartment and especially the roof terrace was very nice. Fast communication to Nadja and David; lots of helpful recommendations for restaurants, beaches and sight-seeing. Only drawback was the out-of-order lift. We will return some days
Uwe N.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thanks Anna and Uwe, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! I’m delighted to tell you that the lift is fixed though it’s too late for you - I hope the compensatory refund eased the discomfort on that. Do come back again and enjoy the terraces once more. Kind regards, David
We stayed a week in Otranto, we 2 parents with daughter and friend. The apartment was big enough, very complet, 6 minutes from centre, own garage, good beds and bathroom and a lovely terras, where we spend many houres. We advice a day on the beach at Amini. Otranto is lovely too. A recommendation
Rinus J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thanks so much Rinus, we’re so glad that you enjoyed the apartment and Otranto and got to explore the local area a bit. Do come back - there’s so much more to see! Kind regards, David
This was the perfect base for our escapades in Otranto and the "heel of the boot" of Italy. The fact that a garage was included was a real plus. Great location and within walking distance to beaches, restaurants and historic marvels. It was quiet and equipped with all essentials. We would highly recommend it. Tony and Kersti
Anthony G.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
Thank you Tony and Kersti, it so great to hear from guests who have enjoyed their experience in Otranto and used our apartment as the perfect base for exploring the area. We are at the apartment now in beautiful sunshine and it's easy to be complacent about all the opportunities there are to swim in the clear, blue sea and to forget just how many great restaurants and bars there are in easy walking distance!
Otranto is an archetypal italian seasode town beautiful wide seafront and stunning architecture. Lots of restaurants shops and bars something for everybody including children. The appointment doesn't havean oven or dishwasher. A craft beer shop Che Fusto and a local brewery Birra Terrona favourirestaurants were L'ora di Mezzo andBibbo and
Peter S.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thanks for reviewing Peter and I'm delighted that you enjoyed Otranto. I'm sorry if it was not clear that there isn't an oven or dishwasher but I hope you managed to use the extensive gas hob and barbecue. The apartment is only available to rent over the summer months and is designed for four people only; Otranto is also blessed with so many wonderful restaurants and cafes. The fruit and vegetables are so fresh and tasty that we tend to eat light when at home. We'll review the property page to ensure that this is clearer for future guests.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
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3 July 2012
Beautiful Otranto
We have had a really nice time in Otranto and your apartment was perfect for us, and we really loved your teracce, with the pavilion, it was so nice to relax outside after driving aurond in the area, and we discoverd many fine cliffs where we could enjoy the sun and climb down to the sea, we really loved Roca Vecchia, north of Otranto. We drived to Gallipoli, and down to Leuca and it was so beautiful along the coast way. It was so nice and beautiful to walk around in Otrantos old Town. Everything was perfect. The sun was shining from a clear blue sky the whole time. We might come back another time.
Best regards
Ingegerd Rönnbäck
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Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Please do book again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
kees n.
26 May 2014
We have had a wonderfull time with our friends
Hi David,
We have had a wonderfull time there with our friends.
Your appartment was great. We enjoyed the terras very much.
A beautiful private and silent environment where we did our reading, talking, playing cards and sunbath.
Because I love cooking I have used your kitchen very often and with the fishes from the market at the corner and with help of your wonderful !
cook-books we have made delicious dishes.
We made every day a short walk in Otranto. We were lucky to see a very traditional and folkloric procession because of the remembrance of the the martyrs of Otranto:” I marteri di Otranto “
Further we have visited others places like Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli, Lecce, de villages in the greek region ( “greci salentina”). We enjoyed the beautiful panoramic coast-roads to the south as wel as to the north.
Sometimes a refreshing shower but almost all days sunny weather and sitting on the terras!
Again thanks for your appartment and your clear information all the time. It was also very supporting and thrustfull that there was a concierga close to the appartment!
Con il gran saluto Kees Noordermeer
kees n.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Kees, it sounds like you really took the opportunity to enjoy many of the wonderful characteristics of Otranto and the surrounding area, and it's always great to have people to stay who appreciate the amazing local food and wine. There's so much more to see (Ostuni, Alberobello, etc) and do (wine tasting, cookery lessons etc) so do come back and explore fantastic Puglia some more.
Nous avons passé 2 semaines à Otranto, cette ville est trés agréable et surtout trés bien située pour visiter le Salento (mer adriatique et ionienne).
Stéphane R.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Stèphane, I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay. There is so much to see, do and visit in the area and we love being in the heart of it.
Verified
8/10 Good
alloua
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bon logement pour quelques jours à otranto, proche du centre à pied.
Luminoso appartamento con una bellissima veranda. Vicino al centro ma lontano dal caos serale, facendo una piccola passeggiata si arriva al mare, al porto, in centro dove ci sono negozi,ristoranti, bar ......
È stato molto utile avere a disposizione il garage.
Noi in 4 siamo stati benissimo.
Rosangela F.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
Grazie mille Rosangela. Siamo così felici che ti sia divertito e ti sia piaciuto Otranto. Torna di nuovo - saresti il benvenuto!
Posizione perfetta per raggiungere il centro di Otranto in un minuto, proprietario molto disponibile.
La casa corrisponde perfettamente all'annuncio, tutto molto ok :)
davide s.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2021
Grazie mille, Davide, siamo lieti che ti sia piaciuto il tuo soggiorno ad Otranto. Molti dei nostri ospiti commentano quanto sia facile raggiungere il centro storico e i suoi meravigliosi ristoranti, negozi e spiagge! Torna ed esplora più del bellissimo Salento!
Ottimo appartamento in una . Appartamento vicino al centro con garage.
Ottima
roberto m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Molte grazie, Roberto. Sono così felice che ti sia piaciuto.
Verified
8/10 Good
Enrico c.
16 July 2021
Liked: Location
Centro di Otranto, Puglia
Ottima posizione, veramente strategica a pochi passi a piedi dal centro e altrettanto comoda con l'auto per prendere la strada per visitare tutte le località balneari vicine. Indispensabile il box auto in quanto non c'è lo stress di trovare parcheggio. Proprietario e collaboratori molto gentili e disponibili.
L'appartamento è grande, luminoso, pulito e dotato di tutti i confort, compreso box per l'auto. Ottima posizione vicino al centro di Otranto (5 min a piedi). Il proprietario David è gentilissimo e disponibile! Ci ha dato tutte le indicazioni precise sull'appartamento e tanti suggerimenti utili per godere della bella Otranto! Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo
ilaria d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Grazie mille Ilaria, siamo così felici che ti sia piaciuta ~ Otranto e il nostro appartamento. Ci piace quando i nostri visitatori ci fanno sapere quanto sia conveniente l'appartamento per poter godere del meglio che Otranto ha da offrire e siamo lieti di fare tutto il possibile per contribuire a rendere l'esperienza davvero piacevole. Visitalo di nuovo e raccomandaci ai tuoi amici!
L'appartamento di David è molto bello, ben attrezzato, con una grande terrazza e con un comodo garage. Dista a piedi pochi minuti dal centro di Otranto. Lo consigliamo per una famiglia con 2 figli o una coppia.
Francesco C.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Mille grazie Francesco, siamo così felici di sapere che tu e la tua famiglia avete apprezzato il nostro appartamento e la vostra vacanza. Torna indietro e invita i tuoi amici a scoprire le bellezze del bellissimo mare limpido e del cibo e del vino del Salento! Cordiali saluti, David e Johanna
Otranto apartment is a clean, functional apartment in Otranto. Rent a small car as the parking garage is a tight squeeze! Check in process was easy and David was very responsive to our questions. The apartment is close to a grocery store and a 10 minute walk to the beach. The street itself is not scenic but there is a view from the terrace of the forested area beyond apartment.
Casa grandissima e bellissima
Ottima posizione
Proprietario gentilissimo
In casa c'è tutto di tutto
Alessandro B.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Grazie mille Alessandro, sono così felice che tu e la tua famiglia abbiate apprezzato il nostro appartamento e Otranto! Vieni di nuovo ... Cordiali saluti, David
Wir waren 2 Wochen in dieser Wohnung und haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt!
Großzügige Räume und sehr schöne Terrassen.
Alles was man braucht ist vorhanden. Das einzige was vermisst wurde war ein Grill.
Ansonsten alles top! Tolle Lage und ganz wichtig war die Garage! Wir haben uns in Otranto verliebt und werden wieder kommen!!
Nochmals vielen lieben Dank, David... bis hoffentlich bald.
Famiglia Pasquale
Appartement très bien situé avec un garage couvert fort appréciable. Appartement bien équipé. L accueil de Nadia était super . Rien à redire
Myriam P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Merci Myriam, c'est agréable d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre appartement. nous adorons que nos clients passent de bonnes vacances et nous vous remercions d’avoir pris le temps de nous envoyer votre recommandation. Cordialement, David et Johanna
Thanks David for the use of your apartment over the last two week which gavels the chance to discover Otranto which was a real tonic and almost an education how nice towns can be, a lesson to destroyed local economies in the UK.
The apartment made everything needed to make the holiday completely enjoyable and the detailed local instructions were such a help.
The place is a cool retreat from the lovely but relentless heat outside - everything worked which is such a pleasant thing.
Thank you and we will definitely come again.
Simon K.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Simon, so glad you enjoyed it and had a good time. It’s a great spot and a secret gem which means not many Brits at all! Safe travels home, David
Verified
8/10 Good
Uwe B.
1 Oct 2018
Praktische FeWo mit großer Terrasse und in ruhiger Lage. Kurze Wege zum Einkaufen.
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Uwe B.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by David Roche
I am married to a Finn, Johanna, and we have 3 grown up sons and 4 grandchildren (in 2025). We live in Sout West London in the UK. We both love travelling and enjoy cooking, good food and wine, reading, theatre and the arts, skiing and scuba diving. I am also a passionate rugby and golf fan.
I run my own company, having previously held directorships in retailing and publishing.
Why they chose this property
We both love Italy and wanted to find somewhere with great sunshine and authenticity and so investigated Puglia. Having travelled all over, we felt that Otranto had the best mixture of stunning sea, a beautiful historic centre, great restaurants and all year round activity. It is also a perfect base for exploring the region and wonderful towns such as Ostuni, Lecce, Gallipolli etc are all within easy reach. The food and wine in Puglia, and particularly the fish and seafood in Otranto, are fabulous.
Our apartment was unique in being in the right part of town, being on the top floor and having direct access to extensive terraces that didn't just look out over other roof terraces. In addition the private garage underneath the property was a real bonus.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with our apartment initially because of the fantastic terraces. The weather between Easter and October means that you want to spend as much time outside as possible and having such a large terrace directly off the kitchen was very unusual. We have invested in a solid, wooden, permanent awning with floodlighting to enhance al fresco dining in all weathers.
Steps from this terrace lead straight to a private roof terrace that has a 270 degree view over fields and to the chiesi dei martiri. The apartment is modern, comfortable and easy to maintain. It is in the quieter (and more older and civilised) residential part of the city and is only a couple of minutes walk from the castle and the historic city centre. This is where the majority of shops, restaurants and bars are located, and the town seafront. Everyone comes there to stroll and have a cafe or gelato in late afternoon. We also have a local supermarket and fantastic pisceria (wet fish shop) within a minute's walk of the apartment.
Languages:
English, French, Finnish
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