Maria's apartment is bright. The terrace is a lovely spot. We liked having many different choices of beds in different rooms.
There is a butcher a stone's throw away with some essentials for sale as well. There is a nice community feel in the neighbourhood, with several little stores hidden in side streets. There is a very authentic feel to the area. Closer to the Duomo the area feels more upscale and even touristy, but we enjoyed the slice of Sicilian life at Maria's.
We stayed for for five nights, visiting the Valley of the Temples, the Villa Romana del casale, the Scala dei Turchi. It was a good location for these outings.