Gloria's house was a perfect, delightful place to stay in Palermo. Gloria greeted us with an overview of the city, restaurant recommendations, and even did some research on puppet theater for us. The bedroom and attached bathroom are tucked away in the back of the bright, beautiful apartment, so we had plenty of privacy. The deck is amazing, with lovely views of the city that we enjoyed while relaxing after lunch. The animals are total sweethearts. I never heard a bark or scamper - mostly saw them napping. The only downside is the building is covered in scaffolding, apparently they are refinishing the outside. The work was very minimal and quiet while we were there, but I'm not sure if there is louder work to come.