A bit off-center location, central Taormina is reached by a steep walkway from hotel Corallo, or by taxi or bus. On the other hand a small beach is nearby and not so crowded as in seaside Taormina. We didn't meet the host, but were helped by his local contact Carmelina. She picked us up at the train station and drove us to the apartment for free. She also arranged car transport the first evening and a boat trip in a small fishing boat the day after (not for free). The apartment is close to the railway, but it didn't bother is much.