Amazing stay! Communication was great, from first contact to last. Because she was out of town, Rachele’s son picked us up from the Catania airport and drove us to the apartment, while giving us a nice overview of the area. Throughout our visit, Rachele was immediately responsive to questions or issues. There are clear instructions for everything in the apartment and lots of ideas and suggestions for activities, sights and restaurants. Rachele had left a bottle of wine, fresh fruit, cheese, salami, olives and bread for us, which we promptly took up to the rooftop deck and enjoyed the panoramic view of the town, the coastline, and Mt. Etna. The apartment was spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated, with everything we needed for our five-night stay. The views from the bedroom, kitchen and living area were spectacular, but the decks were the best! The apartment is conveniently located—up off the main shopping area for privacy and quiet, but walking distance to everything you need. Both the bus stop to Castelmola and the steps to the “church of the rock” and the Castelo Saraceno were right across the road. Taormina was charming and we would highly recommend Rachele’s place for your stay.