The Mister and I stayed at Gabrielas apartment in Palermo for a week and it couldn't have been more pleasing. (Unless we had stayed longer!) Her place is in the middle of a PERFECT neighborhood. The space is exactly as pictured, and we loved the natural light streaming through the windows all day. Kitchen is well equipped, and the place is very homey, exactly as pictured. The neighborhood felt VERY safe. We walked everywhere, at all hours of the day and night. Close to great restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping and the MOST amazing pasta shop. Grocery and wine shops are close, and the botanical garden, Japanese garden, palermo woods and the zoo are all within walking distance. Gabriela was very sweet and helpful, providing maps and suggestions for places to go. I would highly recommend staying in her apartment, in this fabulous neighborhood. I wish we could live there always!! :)