The apartment is modern and very well equipped with all that you would need. It was spotlessly clean and had a large terrace and also a smaller patio at the front where you can sit out. Giulio and his brother are very nice and were able to answer our questions as needed. Aranella beach is a 5 minutes walk from the apartment and is ok. As we were staying slightly out of season we also went to Mondello Beach which was not too crowded at that time of year and is really lovely. The bus journey to Mondello is approx 20 minutes, and it runs every half an hour. But be aware that on the two days we went, on the way home we had to wait over an hour and a half for the return bus! Lots of supermarkets/bakeries and other shops all within walking distance to the apartment. Giulio offers a reasonably priced service to get to the airport - which is handy as if travelling by public transport, you would need to take two buses to the Main Railway station to then pick up a transfer bus.
I would recommend this apartment.