Nino’s home is incredible! I stayed here with my girlfriend (who wrote this review) and our friend for 4 nights and 3 days (arrived Friday @ 10pm-departed Tuesday @ 8am). The photos of the apartment do justice. It is WAY better in person. You must stay to truly appreciate this home yet ;-) The views from all THREE outdoor spaces are Magnifico!!!! It is SOOOOOOO clean and the bedroom upstairs has an air conditioner that works similar to central air (although you do not need it), HUGE private terrace, and the bed is very comfortable. There are plenty of pillows, sheets, blankets, towels, but best of all a AND washer (for laundry). Oh and there is plenty of parking on the streets if you rent a car. We parked right in front and it was perfect!
Nino waited for us to arrive so he could greet and welcome us. He then took us all around the apartment and answered any questions we had. He is so sweet and provides everything you “need” (way more than any luxury hotel); he even has extra ice trays!! Also, his apartment is located on a street where you can buy whatever else you “need” or want-Markets to shop for food and household goods, cafés, restaurants, pharmacy and much more, but I don’t want to be boring. It is a lovely 10 minute walk/15 minute stroll to the beach and “Square” where you will find many places to go out and enjoy your evening.

The only problem we had was getting on the beach, but this is not relevant to Nino or his home. I mention this, because for anyone who desires to visit Mondello for the beach and plans to go every day...I wish I knew in advance that all the Lidos are similar to “country clubs” that require memberships or advance reservations. There are only a certain number of chairs available to pay to sit and once they are sold out (which happens by 11am) you must find a space to lay your towel on the public beach which is much smaller and packed full of people. It is only €12-€20 euro for the day and paying this is totally worth it, because it is a much better experience. So if you do not care about beach days than disregard! If you are a beach bum like us then do your research first and be sure to double check it with Nino after you book, because he is SO amazing and helpful!
Before and during our trip he was very good at communicating. Nino will answer all your questions, help you solve any problem you have if he can’t resolve it himself-which is truly amazing!
Thanks so much Nino! We will see you when we come back to Mondello!!!