Francesco and his wife were incredibly welcoming and very friendly. He even offered to pick us up from the bus stop in Mondello because it was so hot and is a bit of a walk, especially with luggage. He gave us great info on where to eat nearby and recommended some Sicilian specialties. The apartment is as described in the post-clean with all the amenties that you would need. It's a perfect base for enjoying the Mondello beaches. It's also pretty easy to get to Palermo from there as well-about a 15 min walk to the bus stop.