Vitalba is an excellent host and her thoughtfulness and care made the stay very enjoyable. She conveniently met us at arrival and departure according to our schedule and stayed to make sure everything was in order, and was eager to hear about our stay and comfort afterward. Her explanations and recommendations for the area were useful and considerate. For those unfamiliar with Sicily, she has made and provides a thorough and useful ‘guidebook’ of the environs, and was always immediately available for questions and advice.
The flat was remarkably clean and well supplied. The kitchen is small, but fully functional. Vitalba has furnished the flat with everything needed for a summer at the beach including beach umbrellas and chairs, and great beach towels. Dishes are plentiful and there is more than enough of everything else to maintain a home for a few weeks, with starter sundries like olive oil (from their own olives!) and coffee, extra toilet paper and soap, and even a brand new washing machine. While it’s a house just for short rentals, it feels like entering someone’s day to day home.
We greatly appreciated the amount of storage available and the overall cleanliness. As the house is large and many rooms, air-flow is a bit problematic and the a/c can’t reach to all parts of apartment, but it’s very comfortable for up to four guests. Internet works well and the furniture is comfortable and tasteful, matching the photos on the site.
While it’s not in the historic center of Trapani, the city is spread out and the flat is well located in the center of the main part of town, close to the center avenue and a short walk to the sea. The area is quiet at night and parking is always easy to find. Groceries and shops of varying expense are within walking distance and the neighborhood is safe.
Vitalba’s flat is highly recommended for a summer stay in Trapani or as a good base to explore western Sicily by car (and a car is strongly recommended for the area).