My experience of Chiara’s apartment from a stay there with my wife in 2019 was that it was the best-ever AirBnB rental we’d encountered, which is why when I visited Palermo again, I was happy to find it available. The apartment was even better the second time. What makes Chiara’s place so distinctive is that it feels like you’re in the home of someone who has taken the time to make it both aesthetically beautiful and comfortable. After a day of walking around Palermo, I always looked forward to returning to the apartment. The large living area has a very comfortable couch and two terrific reading chairs. The balcony is small but inviting to sit at with coffee or a glass of wine. It’s rare, too, to find an apartment that has two full bathrooms. The building and neighborhood are quiet, which is not always the case in large cities. And its location in the Khalsa makes it easy to get to all of the attractions. Chiara is incredibly welcoming and responsive if you have a question. She truly wants her renters to have a good experience both in the apartment and outside. I’ve visited Palermo several times in the past decade and Chiara’s place is in a league of it’s own. My wife and I hope to return to it in 2023.