Sicily was a very interesting experience all around. Massimiliano's place is located a good drive away from Palermo. If you don't plan to drive, I recommend staying in the city. If you plan to drive, I recommend this place. We were able to find street parking relatively easy and driving around Carini was a lot less hectic than when we went to Palermo. The place was clean and has a balcony that lets you look out on the street. There's a king bed in the bedroom and two extra twin beds in the living area. I didn't have any communication with Massimiliano at all until we arrived in Carini. But within 10 minutes of messaging him, he quickly arrived to let us in and show us around the apartment.