Valentina was a great host, very responsive and punctual. The apartment is very clean, beautifully designed, very light and airy, well equipped and comfortable. A great lesson in designing for a smallish space. It's very close to a great street market and many of Palermo's historic sights. Buses to Monreale and other places leave from the nearby Piazza Indipendenza as does the free city shuttle bus which is very handy if you are feeling a bit tired. It is also quite buzzy in the daytime but very quiet at night. Only one warning for anyone a bit less mobile - it is on the second floor and the stairs are a bit steep, but fine if you are relatively fit. Highly recommended and we will hopefully stay there again. Thank you Valentina.