Renato's place is absolutely stunning. whatever he wrote, he is telling the complete truth! We stayed at his flat for an entire 2 weeks, we are 2 people and the flat is spacious, very clean (I have to emphasis this, because clean for me is the most important element), WiFi is fast, he also got SKY TV, so don't worry, you will have English channels that you can understand if you don't speak Italian. His flat has all kinds of "digital support", dish washer, washing machine, oven, stove, you can really enjoy it as if it is your own place. also Renato will provide you endless support during your stay, he gave us super good ideas on where to have good food, special request on shopping, on and on :-)
We came with a rental car, and parking is a nightmare in Palermo, but Renato managed to arrange a parking garage for us just 1 min walk from his flat and a very reasonable price! we also get to know a guy called Victorio who lives next to the garage and he is super friendly and help us with parking direction every day!
Lastly, location, location, location! Renato's flat is in downtown Palermo, 10 mins walk to the famous "Quadro Canti" (4 corners), 5 mins walk to the Norman Palace, 10 or 15 mins walk to any of the famous fresh market, the Di Capo, Ballaro, Vucciria. and 15 mins by car you will be in the beautiful beach Mondello, or 25 mins at Castellemare de Golfo. Seriously this is the best we have experienced so far! Thank you again Renato! Palermo and Sicily, we will be back!!!!