We really enjoyed our stay at Fabio's place. There is a large deck to enjoy. We were able to do our laundry which was helpful for us as we were on a backpacking trip. The apartment is beautiful and comfortable. There was air conditioning in the bedroom which helped us sleep really well. Taking the bus to Mondello beach takes about 15 minutes. There are also bus stops close by that take you into the centre of the city (about a 45-55 minutes ride). I think it would also be good to rent a scooter to get into the city if you're comfortable with that. Fabio was very kind, helpful, and quick to answer questions. Would definitely recommend.