The appartment is great for a couple and well situated in Giardini Naxos. If you are travelling with bus from the airport the bus stop is close, the same stop can also take you to Taormina. Beach is near, sandy. The more stone beach recommended by Silvana was better in our opinion, but it depends on what you prefer. All in all a good place to have as a starting point when exploring this part of Sicily, including visiting Etna.