C'era Una Volta

Wow, what can I say about this place? Wow, wow, wow! C’era Una Volta is absolutely amazing — one of the best B&Bs we’ve ever stayed in during our travels in Italy. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach and the centre of Monopoli. Our host, Giordano, was outstanding and could not have done more to make our stay comfortable and memorable. His kindness and hospitality were exceptional. The apartment was spotless, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything we needed and more. The air conditioning was excellent, and every detail had been thoughtfully considered. We honestly couldn’t fault a thing. Thank you, Giordano, for an incredible stay in Monopoli. We highly recommend C’era Una Volta and would happily stay here again.

Some places are nice, some places are comfortable, and then there are places that make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Giordano’s apartment was exactly that for us. The location is fantastic. Within about 10 minutes you can reach the old town, beautiful beaches, and some of the best restaurants in Monopoli. At the same time, the area is surprisingly quiet at night, so we always slept peacefully after long days exploring Puglia. The apartment itself was spotless, cozy, and full of thoughtful details. Giordano welcomed us with local pastries, fresh fruit, drinks, and even a bottle of wine. The kitchen had everything we needed, there were beach supplies ready to use, and we especially loved the little balcony where we spent several evenings enjoying a glass of wine and simply soaking in the atmosphere. What we loved most was how authentic everything felt. This is not one of those anonymous vacation rentals. Staying here feels like being welcomed into a real Italian home. There is warmth and personality everywhere, and it gave us the feeling that we were experiencing Monopoli as guests rather than tourists. But what truly made this stay unforgettable was Giordano himself. From the first moment, he treated us as guests, not customers. He took the time to talk with us, share recommendations, answer every question, and genuinely make sure we were having the best possible experience. His restaurant recommendations were incredible, and he even personally helped us with reservations throughout the week. Thanks to him, we were able to enjoy some of the most sought-after places in the area, including restaurants where getting a table is usually almost impossible. The kindness and care he showed throughout our stay made a huge difference. And just when we thought he couldn’t be more generous, he invited us for breakfast on our last morning. It’s rare to find a place that you know you will return to before you’ve even left. This was one of those places.

Casa accogliente 🏡 è come descritto nella foto... molto pulita. Proprietario gentilissimo ❤️ e sempre disponibile, consigliatissima... ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo 👌🏼.

Lovely apartment in a great location for exploring Monopoli. Giordano is an excellent host and makes you feel very welcome!

It is difficult to express in just a few words how wonderful this experience was. This apartment is a slice of heaven; authentic and welcoming. With the doors to the balcony open, you can sit back in the spacious living room, marvel at its vaulted ceiling, and drink in the unmistakable sound; the bustle of a small Italian city. The air-conditioned bedroom, however, is as quiet and comfortable as can be. The kitchen is well equipped if you feel the need to cook, but why would you when your host, Giordano, makes the most wonderful recommendations (and reservations, if you’d like). Which brings us to our host. Giordano elevates this apartment, this city, this vacation, to a whole new level. His welcome is warm and his infectious love for the area is surpassed only by his knowledge, which he is only too delighted to share. His recommendations are amazing and he will stop at nothing to make sure that your stay is everything that it can be. We met a host and left behind a friend. Thank you Giordano. We cannot wait to return to this property.

We didn't like having to leave.

Am petrecut 2 nopți minunate la C’era Una Volta și nu am fi putut alege o cazare mai bună. Giordano a fost o gazdă extraordinară, foarte atentă și primitoare. Ne-a oferit recomandări excelente pentru locurile de vizitat din Monopoli și chiar ne-a ajutat cu o rezervare la cină, ceea ce a făcut șederea noastră și mai plăcută. Apartamentul a fost impecabil de curat, iar atenția la detalii ne-a impresionat. La sosire am găsit frigiderul aprovizionat cu apă, sucuri și fructe proaspete, iar gazda ne-a pregătit și câteva gustări dulci și sărate. Toate acestea au fost extrem de binevenite după un drum lung și ne-au făcut să ne simțim imediat ca acasă. La plecare, Giordano ne-a oferit un mic dejun delicios și, peste așteptări, ne-a dus chiar și până la gară. Astfel de gesturi arată cât de mult îi pasă de oaspeții săi. Recomandăm din toată inima C’era Una Volta tuturor celor care vizitează Monopoli. O experiență de nota 10, pe care cu siguranță ne-ar plăcea să o repetăm! ❤️🇮🇹✨

This beautiful apartment had everything we needed and was full of character. Giordano was a wonderful host. Nothing was too much trouble. He gave useful advice re: Monopoli and other places to visit and recommended, and even booked, excellent restaurants for us. The apartment was quite close to the Railway Station and gave easy access to the centre of Monopoli. There were many welcoming treats including a fridge full of fruit and drinks and lots of cakes and chocolates. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

Nothing. The property was perfect for us.

El departamento está impecable, amplio .moderno, cómodo, un lujo, muy bien ubicado y con libre estacionamiento en la zona para el auto Y lo que más nos gustó fue el trato y la excelente atención de Giordano para con. nosotros, nos sentimos como en casa, siempre atento y bien predispuesto para lo que necesitemos, fue algo muy especial, sin duda el mejor anfitrión de todos nuestros viajes, un gran placer haberlo conocido, una gran experiencia

Nada para decir, ni siquiera en los detalles, todo excelente

Eine Wohnung zum wohlfühlen, gut ausgestattet, tolle Lage zwischen Altstadt und Bahnhof

Giordano’s apartment is very close to the old town but away from the madness. Giordano is a generous host, leaving us snacks and drinks, helping us with dinner recommendations (booking us table), and generally going out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. The apartment is also well-stocked for cooking.

We liked everything!