Okay! So I saw Dani's place while looking for a spot where I would see lots of plants and be able to sit in a garden while also being able to walk to the sea. The apartment is a five minute walk into Aci Castello and a 25 minute walk to Aci Trezza. Also an easy bike ride to either. My room was so much more gorgeous than I could have imagined. Dani restored everything by hand. The plants, candles, and fresh flowers in the rooms were amazing. There's hammocks in a little terrace where I read and did yoga. Dani really let me be independent, even if that meant biking up the hills to Acireale. He has a really great energy and is a great cook. I felt taken care of and looked after but not smothered at all. I loved staying here and would highly recommend it as a relaxing base for exploring everything from Taormina to Catania. One thing to note: bring earplugs if you aren't used to hearing roosters in the morning!