We (me, husband and 2 small kids) started our holiday (end of june 2016) with a 3 night stay at Giacinta's apartment and it couldn't be better! The apartment is located in a very nice architectural building on the 6th floor (elevator available).
Plus sides:
Lot's of space! 2 nice big sleeping rooms with large beds, 2 bath rooms, large living room, a large terrace to the living room and sleeping room and a smaller separate terrace to the second sleeping room.
Giacinta used to live here. You can still feel her personal touch in the apartment. The apartment has a warm atmosphere and very nice parquet floors.
Communication with Giacinta in english went very well and quickly.
Airconditioning worked very well. Also the window blinds are quite handy.
We felt welcome at the very first minute. There were complimentary fresh fruit, bottles of water in the fridge, ice cream cones in the fridge, lot's of towels to use. She also provided jam, nutella, little cakes and biscuits for breakfast etcetera.
Nearby takeaway pizzeria's, restaurants and ice cream bar as well as a small supermarket. Really a lively neighbourhood and living as a local here.
Down sides: not really for us. This apartment was perfect for our family.
Apart from the usual street noise (only with open windows), no noise from neighbours.
The location is not exactly in the very very city center but the bus connections are very well here. 3 direct buses to the center and 1 bus to Mondello beach plus the bus stop is nearby.
A definite recommend!