Very spacious and well-equipped apartment - included a dishwasher and washing machine, as well as good range of cooking equipment. View onto private gardens was lovely as was birdsong in the mornings! Apartment was a little cool due to its orientation, but this is probably a bonus in summer. What I liked most was how quiet this apartment was despite being only 2 minutes walk from the Babilonia Language School and less then 5 minutes walk from Corso Umberto and the many shops and restaurants in Taormina. Another beautiful aspect was the Communal Gardens at the end of the street - gorgeous place to enjoy the views of Mt Etna and the coast.
Mario has purchased a range of really interesting books about Sicily and Taormina including historical and literary guides, as well as standard guidebooks, very enjoyable reading.