Marcello, hands down, is the best AirBnb host I ever had. He was great at communication, extremely helpful and friendly, and always there for his guests. I wish him best of luck and hope we'll meet again!
Now to the apartment: it was all I wanted for my week in Palermo. Very central - just a few steps away from the Cathedral and a 10-minute walk to my Italian language school. The neighborhood is very chill, full of nice old houses and awesome graffiti. Mercato del Capo is nearby, and Ballaro is a short walk away.
The amenities were great - if you love to cook, this place has absolutely everything you'd need, including a fantastic selection of spices. The bathroom is also very well-equipped, clean, and hot water is truly hot, unlike some houses in Italy)) WiFi worked perfectly, and so did the heaters. I actually didn't use them as much as I thought I would in January, because the apartment kept the heat rather well. All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend Marcello's place. I also got to see his other AirBnb apartment upstairs, and it's funky, sunny and cozy!