Emanuel is a great attentive host. He checked in with me a few times proactively, to make sure we had what we needed. The apartment has a ton of light and is beautifully situated for walking in Palermo's shopping and restaurant district. It was an easy perch from which to explore. The neighborhood is lively and busy. Most everything you need is very close. You can also get the subway or buses or taxis to the city center.
I can't recommend the pool - it was cloudy and therefore not very appealing. We went a few times to check on it, because it was really hot and the pool was one reason we chose Emanuel's place. It seems to need maintenance. I didn't mention it to Emanuel because we had plenty to do in the area to keep us busy. We just did other stuff.