Location is king
A simple, clean flat with all the amenities which I needed: Good air con (which is needed in height of an Italian summer) and decent wifi (which was essential as I had to do some work in the UK). The crown jewel is the apartment’s location. 2 minutes from three wonderful fish restaurants. 5 minutes from the beach (the ones that the locals use which may lack sand but makes up for it in charm). And 5 minutes away from the main drag with shops, restaurants and cafes a plenty. Trapani is a wonderful seaside town and there is more than enough to do over a few days. It is also a great location to base yourself as you discover other cities (Palermo is so worth a visit) and the islands just off Scilly. The office where your buy your tickets, take your coach or ferry and get your tourist info is a 5 minute stroll.
Finally, Gio is great host. He answered all my questions quickly and clearly. Offered good advice on where to go/eat/drink and how to get to the apartment (a 5 minute straight walk from the coach/bus stop) and kindly bought us a much needed bottle of water (and waited up for us) as we checked in at 2am!!! This was due to a delayed flight from London. After a full explanation on the workings of the flat he gave left us keys (non of this code/padlock nonsense) and left us to our own devices.
All in all, for my needs this was just about as good as it gets for this small, sweet, gorgeous town by the sea.
Grazie Gio, I will return.