Communication between us and Maria was good and she kindly allowed us to check in before the stated time. The apartment is easy to find and is only about 5 minutes on foot from the airport shuttle bus stop at the train station. The apartment is just as described though possibly larger than we had expected, its high ceiling giving it a very spacious feeling. Everything is high quality and super clean. The location is brilliant, being close to the market and Palermo's various attractions and numerous restaurants (sorry Maria, we never did find the pizza place you recommended!). Given its location we were pleasantly surprised to find almost no street noise. If you're visiting Palermo, you won't find a better place to stay than Maria's apartment.