HOST. Chiara is a thoughtful, responsible host and such a lovely, responsive person. She was always there to respond, within minutes, as if we stayed in a hotel and just called the reception. She spent about 30 minutes explaining everything we needed to know about the apartment and the area, and even gave us recommendations where to go (which you would not be able to get off the internet). Also, we had a bit of a trouble during one of our day trips (one of our bags was left on the train), she was very quick to help as well, even though it really was not her responsibility.
LOCATION. Location is both central and residential, being located a little off the main streets. The city is situated around this apartment, walk 1-2 hours to the left of the apartment, return, rest, have lunch (taking into the account riposo - Italian siesta, you would be thankful), and then walk 1-2 hours to the right of the apartment. Here, you have seen central Palermo:)
APARTMENT. It felt as if we were visiting an old friend, who has thoughtfully placed everything in the apartment that we might need, everything is built for living in, and not just for renting out.
FOOD: restaurants, cafes. The area is truly suited for all needs (in particular food tastes: vegans, omnivores and pizza eaters).
SUPERMARKETS. You can choose between Carrefour or Lidl, 10 min maximum to each.
TRAIN STATION. 10 min walk maximum. We very conveniently went to Cefalú on our last day.
TRANSFER. Really do consider booking it with Chiara, getting from airport to her apartment by bus for 4 people would roughly cost you about 25 euros + 10 min walk with luggage. Getting a taxi from the airport - about 50 euros. Having her arrange the taxi for us (for 40 euros) saved us any trouble of looking for a taxi, communicating the address, waiting etc. Chiara was very prompt with booking it for us twice.
We will definitely be going back! Thank you, Chiara!