A friend sharing the house got to Valeria's place first and sent me a text: You are going to LOVE this house - it's way beyond our expectations! When I arrived I saw what she meant because the house is beautifully furnished, the rooms are spacious, and the terrace has an amazing view. And Valeria and her dad were so inviting and helpful that we never felt like strangers in an unknown city.
Moreover, the house is directly across the street from the beach, and a supermarket and grocery store are just a few blocks away. The house is in the middle of tons of restaurants and places to get gelato, and is in a very lively part of town. You don't need a car if you just plan on hanging around Mondello, everything you need is within walking distance. But one of the best advantages is that the bus that goes into the Historical Center of Palermo is just a few blocks away and drops you off practically in front of the house. AND, it usually only takes twenty minutes to a half hour and costs 1.4 euros!
We stayed in the house for two weeks and everything was wonderful, and I'd go back in a second! And oh, if you read Italian, there are hundreds of cultural books in the shelves.
Thank you Valeria for a great vacation!