Andrea's apartment is extremely spacious and a wonderfully relaxing place to stay. Although a little distance from the heart of Palermo, it is located in an area with plenty of facilities including cafes, local shops, bars and (for those requiring adventure) car hire facilities not far away.
We did a lot of walking (including along the coastal road to Mondello) and visited many of the historic churches and sites in Palermo - which is a fascinating city with a long history and friendly, helpful people.
The museum of Modern Art is a treasure (Galleria d'Arte Moderna "Empedocle Restivo", Via Sant's Anna) with a great selection of beautiful paintings by local artists that we'd never heard of before.
Andrea is a great host - very helpful and quick to respond to any questions.
We found live music at the Jackass bar - about 15 minutes walk away.
There are regular buses into the centre (No. 101 on Via del Liberta) - buy tickets from any tobacconist and get ticket stamped on the bus.
In short - a great place to stay in an interesting, multi-dimensional city.