Antonio is a terrific host. Right from the outset he was keen to help us. When we first booked his apartment he arranged for a taxi to be at the airport to pick us up. Our taxi driver Vincenzo was very kind and helpful; we used him again when we needed collecting from Mondello beach during the week and he also drove us back to the airport when we left. Every time I messaged Antonio he replied immediately and was very helpful.
The apartment is very well furnished and equipped and we had everything we needed to be able to prepare our own meals. Having aircon in the living room and both the bedrooms was a real bonus. In the mornings we would sit on the balcony at the front and get some sun. Then from about midday the sun comes round to the back and there is a lovely patio area for sitting out in the sun or under the canopy. The fairy lights in the evening give it a lovely atmosphere.
The little mini-market just down the road supplies all the basics and has a good deli counter. In the mornings we were able to buy bread, cheese, eggs and fruit from the guys who came round in their cars selling their wares. They would shout out announcing their arrival.
About a 5 or 10 minute walk away is a large Carrefour which was very handy. The walk into the centre of Palermo took about 15 minutes - a free bus passed us a couple of times but we didn't work out where the bus stop was.....
Antonio recommended a restaurant nearby called Flam, where we ate a few times. They are so friendly there and the food delicious. A pizzeria just down the road was great for a takeaway one evening.
The apartment is very close to the Botanical Gardens which is a definite must-see. Also the railway station is only a few minutes walk away and was handy for doing a trip to Cefalu. This beautiful town on the coast is 50 minutes away by train and has a lovely beach and lots of charming little shops and cafes.
All in all, we had a lovely time staying in Antonio's apartment and would definitely recommend it. Thank you!!