The apartment is exactly as described and seen in the photos - only better when experienced in real life! I highly recommend this space for a short or for a long-term stay, as it is equiped with all one needs to feel very comfortable: from a washing machine to air conditioning if needed. It is refurbished with great design and offers privacy and quiet, even though it is situated in Palermo's centre near the port. The immediate neighbourhood seems very residential with little shops, street stalls, restaurants, cafes and more. One gets a taste of Sicilian life - people living out in the streets on warm nights. Riccardo and his parents are lovely hosts. We have only good things to say about them: communication was always prompt and easy. They even accommodated a very early check-in as we arrived with the ferry early in the morning. Coffee, 'biscotti'. pasta, oil, salt, mineral water and more were placed for our use, so that we could settle in and relax straight away with a nice cup of coffee without having to go shopping first. WiFi and everything else worked perfectly. A very warm "Thank you" to Riccardo and his parents for a wonderful stay in their apartment. Would go back there any time.