Barbara's cousins met us at the loft in Palermo - we made the mistake of renting a mid-size car at the airport and arrived later than planned. Word to the wise - get the smallest car, and don't use Google Maps! It's better to download the maps offline and manually route using what I call the "pinch and zoom" method. We ended up in the wrong part of town, but the cousins were patient and so we appreciated it so much!

The loft is located on the historic Via Maqueda, with secure parking and is just a few blocks from the open markets, shopping, and fantastic restaurants. I would suggest this home to anyone looking to explore Palermo's diverse and seemingly-treacherous streets, and although we never felt in any danger, it is a city all of its own and definitely worth exploring.

The loft itself is stunning. "The pictures don't do it justice" is such an overused phrase, but it cannot be overstated here. The loft is HUGE, clean, and tastefully appointed. There are two sets of huge steel and wood doors, one locking you in to the parking area, and the other for the loft. The neighbors here are friendly and helpful.

We did have some minor issues with the hot water, but it seems to be common throughout Italy and the directions left to remedy it were straightforward. Barbara was extremely communicative and patient regarding our changing schedule and late arrival. If you're going to stay in Palermo, STAY HERE!!! Thank you Barbara.