Stayed at Marina's villa for 8 nights with my family and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. You can always tell the difference when you stay in someone's actual home. The kitchen was well stocked with high-end pots and pans and had everything we needed to make meals during our stay. The beds were very comfortable and each had their own bathroom. The outside area has plenty of seating for lounging around the pool or for reading a book in the shade. The pool is clean and refreshing to come home to after a hot day exploring the surrounding. A large grocery store is 300 meters down the road and the train station is less than a 15 minute walk from the house. (The train is a great option for exploring Palermo as you avoid the crazy driving and hunting for non-existent parking.) As Marina and her husband live in the basement (fully separate for the upstairs with their own access) she was easy to communicate with without being evasive or in any way disrupting your privacy. Marina sent us links to many day trips that we would never have experienced had she not suggested them. The villa is located within a gated community and offers good privacy and tranquility. Overall my family had a wonderful time staying in this home.