Anna Maria is a fabulous hostess and met us with snacks and drinks for children and even had bought milk because the stores were closed on Sunday. Her apartment is lovely with high ceilings and is very secure and tastefully decorated. The comfort level is very high, however, as in our experience in other parts of Italy, light sleepers may be woken by noise from the street. The apartment is close to shops and many of Palermo's famous sights and critically for us, a gluten-free bakery (Panificio Delizie Senza Glutine Di Mendola Mauriz) and pizzeria (Extro Cafe). If we return to Palermo we would definitely stay here again.