Maria's flat is wonderful. It's quirky and very roomy for two, or even three, people. The fittings and furniture are all new and well looked after and the apartment has tasteful decor and some nice pieces of art, too. The apartment is very close to Ballaro market and we appreciated the cookery books so we could try out some local recipes. It's very well equipped - we appreciated the dishwasher and my mum made use of the sewing kit. Maria was extremely accommodating and welcoming. She responded to queries and requests within minutes both before arrival and while we were in Palermo. Maria's recommendations for restaurants and sights were spot on. We loved all of them. The neighbourhood is very characterful and - as other reviewers have said - while there's always something going on in the daytime it's peaceful at night. It couldn't be better located for transport to and from the airport and for the trains too - a day trip to Cefalu is very easy from this location. My mum and I were very impressed indeed - I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a feel for city life in Palermo.