The loft is just as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. Barbara has done an amazing job renovating this place! She arranged for her friend to pick us up at the airport which was very convenient and provided tons of recommendations for restaurants, bars and nearby things to do - she is a wonderful host. We did feel a little uncomfortable walking around at night alone (we are two blonde american females). During the day we felt completely fine and we loved going up to Mondello and seeing Capo Gallo.