I had the opportunity to call this amazing apartment my home for one month while escaping the USA’s northeast winters, and I’m SO so sad to move onto the next. Peppe’s apartment is meant to be experienced — the space itself is simultaneously exactly as pictured while being even better in person. You just can’t really photograph how it feels to wake up every day and walk into this home every night. The vast high ceilings give this already roomy apartment even more space to relax and lounge — an important requirement for me as someone who had to spend a lot of time working from home. Before I forget all of the amazing points of this Airbnb, let’s make a little likes and dislikes list!
LIKES
- How Central it is to absolutely everything, as well as being close to Palermo Centrale. I always walked everywhere, which is important to do in such a beautiful city. Taking the bus means you’ll miss so many hidden gems!
- How spacious the apartment feels. After spending a day out in the crazy city center, it was always a relief to come home.
- How well equipped it was for a long term stay. Washing machine, fast WiFi, cooking supplies, ample linens.
- How Peppe respected your privacy while always being a message away. I’m a very independent and self sufficient woman, so I love when hosts can be in touch without being invasive. I had only met Peppe once at check in (super nice guy) but he was always available to ask questions or give advice.
- How authentic it felt while still feel being modern. A lot of Sicily can feel outdated when you’re in need of something, but this place balances the historical and modern perfectly.
- How you get a beautiful sunrise and sunset from the balconies every day! The balconies are so special, please open up those doors and let the cool sea air come in. You won’t regret it.
DISLIKES
- How wildly noisy it can be between 01-05:00h. There’s a new karaoke bar that locals seem to love, right out front. The noise isn’t for the light sleeper or faint of heart. I had some trouble with it, but eventually you get used to it. Tip: closing the shutters, doors, and curtains helps soften the sounds enough for restful sleep! I spent many days at home, but the days I did excursions and long walks were always easier tos keep.