Valeria's apartment is the best my husband and I have stayed in in all the years we've used Airbnb! The location is very good for walking to many of Palermo's sites, yet is away from the hustle and bustle. There are many stores nearby to get in groceries if you'd like to enjoy the amenities the apartment offers. The apartment itself is spacious, bright and serene, decorated with a great deal of taste. There is a very well-stocked kitchen, and Valeria left us a welcome basket with goodies as well as wine, beer and water in the fridge! There is a living room/dining area with doors leading out to a beautiful large terrace. There you will find a table with chairs for outdoor meals, two lounge chairs, a sunbed and a large umbrella for shade. There are many plants out there, giving it a tropical oasis feel. There are two bedrooms, but one is as yet unfinished. This was a handy place to keep our suitcases. The main bedroom is spacious with lots of storage. There are doors in this room also leading out to another terrace, as lovely as the first, with two chairs to relax in. The two bathrooms are clean, with great showers, especially the larger one - that shower was an experience all on its own (and I mean that in a good way)! There were hairdryers in both bathrooms, and each had things like bandaids, tissues, etc. The air conditioning worked very well. There is the convenience of an elevator, which is much appreciated given that the apartment is on the seventh floor.
Finally, Valeria herself. While we never met in person, she responded quickly to any messages I sent her. She arranged for a friend to meet us on our arrival, and Marina was very nice and helpful, actually coming to escort us to the apartment when we got lost, and told us all about Palermo as well as showing us around the apartment. Valeria was able to answer all our questions, ranging from how to get places to where to do our laundry. She arranged a private transport to the airport for us at a very reasonable cost. Nothing was too much for her. You never got the feeling you were bothering her. All the little extras she offers makes you feel truly at home in this wonderful apartment! Yes, I've written a book here, but it truly was the most positive expedience!