One of the difficult parts of writing this review is that all the superlative things have been written and they all are true. Claudia and her husband were perfect hosts and immediately available for any questions during our six day stay. We were only two, but the apartment is also ideal for two couples and their kids making a stay here a super bargain. Casa Massimo is located in a vibrant, but not noisy (because of the nicely insulated windows) part of town.
Some new visitors to Palermo sometimes express concerns about what neighborhood to stay in, especially walking around late at night, and this location is excellent.
We especially enjoyed the Sunday stroll up and down Maqueda. On a map, Palermo looks big but it is a very walkable city, even getting to the harbor takes 20-30 minutes.

The apartment itself is modernly furnished with lots of previous tour guides and pamphlets. The eating areas are big and the kitchen has all modern appliances and is very roomy. Fridge is large.

Puppet theatre and opera house just down the block and always fun With the latter watching music or dance lovers either enter or depart from a performance dressed in their best strolling up or down the steps.

Adults and kids should take in a puppet show at the internation puppet museum down by the marina park.

You cannot go wrong staying at Casa Massimo because of its location, how lovely and spacious and comfortable it is, and the reliability, friendliness and helpfulness of Claudia and her husband.