Maurizio is a wonderful host and we enjoyed our stay at his place.
His apartment is very spacious, bright and beautifully decorated. The ceiling painting in the living room is amazing, and it gives all the space a unique feel. The apartment was perfectly clean and the kitchen well equipped. Maurizio left us bottled water in the fridge and some snacks, in case we got hungry.
The location is excellent, very central (a few hundred meters from Teatro Massimo) and a great base for exploring Palermo and the surroundings. It is approx 15 min walking distance from the train station and approx 10 min walk to Politeama Theater, where you can catch a bus to the airport and also to the Mondello beach. Even though the neighborhood is very busy during the day, it gets quiet at night, so we slept well. Air-conditioner in the bedroom was definitely a plus.
The communication with Maurizio was great from the beginning, he responded quickly to our messages. He received us personally and let us check in early, which we appreciated very much. He gave us lots of recommendations about what to see, where and what to eat (his wife's famous list of restaurants :) and was very attentive during our stay, for anything we might need. If we return to Palermo we will stay at his place again!