We (a family with three children, 12, 9 and 4) had a lovely week in the middle of July in Daniela’s charming little apartment / studio. It has everything you need for at nice stay. The kitchen is small but functional however not prepared for any advanced cooking. The apartment has air conditioning but it gets warm during night anyway. The beds are hard, but they seem to be that way all over Sicily… The balcony is wonderful and placed to the north which you appreciate considering the very warm Sicilian sun. From the furnished balcony you have a very nice view over the sea and wonderful sunsets. The possibility to barbecue on the balcony is great.
The apartment is compact but cozy. It is located very close both to the beach and to a good supermarket. You have an easy walking distance to the railway station and the the ancient city center with a nice walk along the seaside. Many cafés and restaurants with free wifi are a big plus. The city of Cefalù is as charming as you can expect. The beach is nice with sand and cristal clear water. Be prepared for a lot of people though.
The train to Palermo takes about 1 hour. If you can plan your timetable you can easily take a train from Palermo airport to the Central Station in Palermo (takes an hour ) and then switch to the regional train to Cefalù. The trains are comfortable and not very expensive. See more at trenitalia.com
We give our best recommendations to Daniela’s apartment.